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Overview |
BC | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 |
BC | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 41% | ||
Campus |
BC | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 5,710 students)
BC vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Simmons University?
- Boston College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at BC than Simmons University ($62,950.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than BC ($24,423 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 1.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($16,120 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Simmons University ($49,992 vs. $36,606)
BC vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 217 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BC (3.86)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Simmons University (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $38,100 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $52,800)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More BC 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/