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Overview |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,559 students)
Simmons University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Pacific than Simmons University ($50,884.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Pacific ($24,423 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 13.6% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,408 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Pacific University ($36,606 vs. $33,340)
Simmons University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 73 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Pacific University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/