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Overview |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Simmons University?
- Bates College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Bates than Simmons University ($61,066.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Bates ($24,423 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 5.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,368 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 40.5% larger than aid received Simmons University ($51,414 vs. $36,606)
Bates vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Bates .
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Simmons University (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $22,900 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $52,800)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/