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Overview |
Simmons University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Simmons University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 1,399 students)
Simmons University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than Simmons University ($47,640.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Saint Michael's College ($24,423 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 9.2% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,995 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Simmons University ($37,162 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Simmons University (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $200 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $52,600)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/