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Overview |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,088 students)
Simmons University vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Augsburg College?
- Simmons University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Simmons University than Augsburg College ($43,060.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Augsburg College ($24,423 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 41.6% lower than costs at Simmons University ($11,559 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($36,606 vs. $32,266)
Simmons University vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 131 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Augsburg College? 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 Augsburg College and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Augsburg College (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $800 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $52,000)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/