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Overview |
ECSU | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 5,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $44,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $44,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $29,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,871 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Simmons University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 563.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($44,208.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.3% higher at Simmons University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($44,208.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Simmons University ($21,205 vs. $29,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 0.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,104 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 243.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,874 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Simmons University (66%)
ECSU vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $6,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/