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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 237 students)
CSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 109.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than Chicago State University ($16,008.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($6,446 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 69.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,136 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 42.4% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($22,629 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/