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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT Emmanuel College UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO BU| Simmons University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simmons University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Simmons University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 5,053 students)
Simmons University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Seattle U than Simmons University ($53,235.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Seattle U ($29,575 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 16% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,748 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Simmons University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,874 vs. $31,727)
Simmons University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 29 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Simmons University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Simmons University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $52,800)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/