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Overview |
Simmons University | LVC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Simmons University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 2,080 students)
Simmons University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at LVC than Simmons University ($47,240.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than LVC ($24,423 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 23.8% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,220 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($36,606 vs. $35,245)
Simmons University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or LVC? 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 LVC and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Simmons University (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $5,300 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,500)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/