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Smith College Emmanuel College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst| Mount Holyoke College | Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Simmons University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 5,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $44,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $44,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $29,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 4,871 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 3,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
MHC | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
MHC | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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
- Simmons University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Simmons University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at MHC than Simmons University ($63,904.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than MHC ($29,575 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 10.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,104 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 23.5% larger than aid received Simmons University ($41,823 vs. $33,874)
MHC vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.87) as students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Simmons University (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $2,800 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/