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Overview |
BU | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BU | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
BU | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 41% | ||
Campus |
BU | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 5,710 students)
BU vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Simmons University?
- Boston University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at BU than Simmons University ($61,050.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than BU ($24,423 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 6.3% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,368 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Simmons University ($51,565 vs. $36,606)
BU vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 140 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming BU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BU (3.79)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Simmons University (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/