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Overview |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 237 students)
Dominican vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Dominican University is 124% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Dominican than Simmons College of Kentucky ($35,850.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($18,162 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 35.8% lower than costs at Dominican University ($8,136 vs. $11,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University as Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($25,315 vs. $22,629)
Dominican vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican 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 Dominican .
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
Dominican vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/