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Overview |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | N/A |
Diversity |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 237 students)
AU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Anderson University is 92.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.8% higher at AU than Simmons College of Kentucky ($30,860.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than AU ($18,831 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 38% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,136 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($24,409 vs. $22,629)
AU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or AU .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 College of Kentucky and AU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/