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Overview |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1123/1343 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,546 students)
Simmons University vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Bethel University?
- Simmons University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Simmons University than Bethel University ($43,060.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Bethel University ($24,423 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 42.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($11,490 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($36,606 vs. $24,586)
Simmons University vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 36 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Simmons University vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Bethel University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bethel University and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Simmons University (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/