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Overview |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 5,710 students)
Simmons University vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or NYU?
- New York University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at NYU than Simmons University ($55,384.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than NYU ($24,423 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 23.9% lower than costs at New York University ($16,368 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than New York University (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Simmons University ($47,096 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 197 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming NYU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than NYU (12.5%)
Simmons University vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or NYU? 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 NYU and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Simmons University (86% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $52,800)
- New York University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/