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Overview |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Simmons University | ||
| 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Simmons University?
- Valparaiso University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Valpo than Simmons University ($43,400.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Simmons University ($22,755 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 24.2% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,180 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,606 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 4 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Valpo vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Simmons University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/