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Emmanuel College Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State BU Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami Emerson ONU UMass| Simmons University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simmons University | JCU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Simmons University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 2,922 students)
Simmons University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at JCU than Simmons University ($45,490.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than JCU ($24,423 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 24% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,200 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 20.4% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,606 vs. $30,415)
Simmons University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 36 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or JCU? 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 JCU and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Simmons University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/