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Overview |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 1,607 students)
Simmons University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Simmons University ($60,350.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($24,423 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 3.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,368 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 21.1% larger than aid received Simmons University ($44,331 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Simmons University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Simmons University (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $7,400 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/