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Overview |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 2,921 students)
Simmons University vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Springfield College?
- Simmons University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Simmons University than Springfield College ($43,060.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Springfield College ($24,423 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 19.3% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,720 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 29% larger than aid received Springfield College ($36,606 vs. $28,376)
Simmons University vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 121 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Simmons University vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Springfield College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College 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 Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/