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Overview |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 5,053 students)
Simmons University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Gonzaga than Simmons University ($52,540.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Gonzaga ($29,575 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 13.4% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,080 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Simmons University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($33,874 vs. $29,150)
Simmons University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 42 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Simmons University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Simmons University (83% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,394)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/