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Overview |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 5,710 students)
Northeastern vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Simmons University?
- Northeastern University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Northeastern than Simmons University ($59,100.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Northeastern ($24,423 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 12.6% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,368 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Northeastern University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Simmons University ($42,331 vs. $36,606)
Northeastern vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 272 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Simmons University (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/