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Overview |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 5,710 students)
Emerson vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Simmons University?
- Emerson College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Emerson than Simmons University ($52,288.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Emerson ($24,423 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 19.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,368 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($36,606 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 48 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Simmons University (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/