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Marshall University PennWest California Bluefield State College NCAT WVU MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Fairmont State UVa-Wise| Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Athens, WV | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,798 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concord.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,630 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,805 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,376 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 2,130 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Concord University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,798 students vs. 389 students)
Concord University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concord University or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 75.9% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Concord University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($20,000.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($10,630 vs. $19,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 48.9% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,136 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Simmons College of Kentucky (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 47.6% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($9,805 vs. $6,641)
Concord University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concord University 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 Concord University .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Concord University (89.6%)
Concord University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concord University 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 Concord University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/