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Overview |
Simmons University | EC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simmons University | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Simmons University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 657 students)
Simmons University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or EC?
- Simmons University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Simmons University than Elmira College ($43,060.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Simmons University ($24,040 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 22.3% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,388 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 35.1% larger than aid received Elmira College ($36,606 vs. $27,091)
Simmons University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or EC? 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 EC and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Elmira College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $6,800 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,000)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/