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Overview |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 4,635 students)
Simmons University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Providence?
- Providence College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Providence than Simmons University ($59,830.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Providence ($29,575 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 0.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($17,104 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Providence College (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,874 vs. $30,040)
Simmons University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Providence (48.7%)
Simmons University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Providence? 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 Providence and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Simmons University (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/