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Overview |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,631 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,659 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,659 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,502 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,491 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,801 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 61,221 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $268 |
Diversity |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 5,710 students)
Harvard vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or Simmons University?
- Harvard University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Harvard than Simmons University ($52,659.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Simmons University ($19,491 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 19.1% lower than costs at Harvard University ($16,368 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Harvard University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 68.8% larger than aid received Simmons University ($61,801 vs. $36,606)
Harvard vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 334 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Harvard vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Simmons University (97% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $83,900 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $52,800)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- Harvard graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/