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Overview |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,787 students)
Simmons University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Bucknell than Simmons University ($61,408.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Bucknell ($24,423 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 6.6% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,358 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Simmons University ($37,775 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 152 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Simmons University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Simmons University (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/