University of West Georgia vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of West Georgia is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (14,337 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, GA (Distant Town setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• University of West Georgia is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of West Georgia 18:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 16.6% lower than at University of West Georgia ($10,664 vs. $12,782).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.5% higher at University of West Georgia than at Simmons College of Kentucky (about $1,402 more per year; $17,800 vs. $16,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of West Georgia than at Simmons College of Kentucky (95% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 7.9% larger than aid received by University of West Georgia students ($9,873 vs. $9,151).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at University of West Georgia, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of West Georgia Jun 1, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.1% at University of West Georgia vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.