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Overview |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $268 |
Diversity |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 5,710 students)
MIT vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Simmons University?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at MIT than Simmons University ($57,590.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Simmons University ($20,232 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 14.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($16,368 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 24.5% larger than aid received Simmons University ($45,591 vs. $36,606)
MIT vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or MIT .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 344 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming MIT students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Simmons University (93% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $89,300 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $52,800)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $8,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $26,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($179 vs. $268)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/