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Overview |
UT | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $268 |
Diversity |
UT | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UT | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UT | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 5,710 students)
UT vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Simmons University than The University of Tampa ($43,060.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than UT ($24,423 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 34.6% lower than costs at Simmons University ($12,160 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 160.8% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($36,606 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or UT .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 71 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UT (3.5)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or Simmons University? 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 Simmons University and UT.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than The University of Tampa (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $1,000 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,800)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($25,557 vs. $26,000)
- UT graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/