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Overview |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 2,439 students)
Simmons University vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Nazareth College?
- Simmons University is 14% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($44,208.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Simmons University than Nazareth College ($44,208.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Nazareth College ($29,575 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 9.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,620 vs. $17,104)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Nazareth College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($33,874 vs. $24,793)
Simmons University vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Simmons University (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,900)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,501)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/