WVSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare West Virginia State University in Institute, WV with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Virginia State University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (3,246 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• West Virginia State University is located in Institute, WV (Midsize Suburban setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• West Virginia State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: West Virginia State University 13:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 21.1% lower than at West Virginia State University ($10,664 vs. $13,522).
• Out-of-state tuition is 9.4% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than at West Virginia State University (about $1,408 more per year; $16,398 vs. $14,990).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Virginia State University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (88% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 9.8% larger than aid received by West Virginia State University students ($9,873 vs. $8,993).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at WVSU, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.5% at WVSU 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.