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Overview |
Simmons University | St John's | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Simmons University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 5,053 students)
Simmons University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at St John's than Simmons University ($48,500.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Simmons University ($28,206 vs. $29,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 16.5% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,104 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Simmons University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 0.3% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($33,874 vs. $33,773)
Simmons University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 83 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or St John'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 John's and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than St John's University New York (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $8,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $52,800)
- St John's University New York and Simmons University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- St John's University New York and Simmons University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John'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/