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Westmont College Emmanuel College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University BU Chapman UCSD Emerson USF| Point Loma Nazarene University | Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Simmons University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 5,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $44,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $44,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $29,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 4,871 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 3,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PLNU | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($44,208.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Simmons University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($44,208.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than PLNU ($29,575 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 33.1% lower than costs at Simmons University ($12,850 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Point Loma Nazarene University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 67.1% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($33,874 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 15 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Simmons University (66%)
PLNU vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Simmons University (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $700 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,800)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU 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/