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Overview |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $77 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 5,710 students)
Simmons University vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Princeton?
- Princeton University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Princeton than Simmons University ($57,410.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Simmons University ($18,698 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 13.8% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,368 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Princeton University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 63.3% larger than aid received Simmons University ($59,792 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 327 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Simmons University vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Simmons University (96% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $61,100 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $52,800)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $26,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($77 vs. $268)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/