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Overview |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | St. Kate's | ||
| 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 St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,577 students)
Simmons University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at St. Kate's than Simmons University ($46,976.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Simmons University ($19,976 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 65.3% lower than costs at Simmons University ($9,900 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Simmons University ($37,012 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 131 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than St Catherine University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $2,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,100)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/