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Overview |
Simmons University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Simmons University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Hope College | ||
| 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 Hope College based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,251 students)
Simmons University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Hope College?
- Simmons University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Simmons University than Hope College ($43,060.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Hope College ($24,423 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 37.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($11,900 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Hope College ($36,606 vs. $24,880)
Simmons University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 42 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Simmons University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Simmons University (79% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,500)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/