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Overview |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 25,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $62,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $62,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $16,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $26,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $54,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 69,195 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 5,168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 7.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 67.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 5,710 students)
Simmons University vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 45% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Cornell than Simmons University ($62,456.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Cornell ($24,423 vs. $26,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 3.8% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,368 vs. $16,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Cornell University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Simmons University ($54,219 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 265 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Simmons University vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Simmons University (93% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $45,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $52,800)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/