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Overview |
Simmons University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Simmons University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 888 students)
Simmons University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Simmons University is 194.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at Simmons University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($43,060.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Simmons University ($18,142 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 26.1% lower than costs at Simmons University ($12,984 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 270.3% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($36,606 vs. $9,886)
Simmons University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 144 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $2,500 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/