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Overview |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $58,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $58,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $43,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $32,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 14,170 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 6,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 43.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1370/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $292 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 5,053 students)
Simmons University vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Stevens than Simmons University ($58,680.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Stevens ($29,575 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 9% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($17,104 vs. $18,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University as Stevens Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($33,874 vs. $32,789)
Simmons University vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 177 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Simmons University vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Simmons University (79% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $36,300 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,250)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($268 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/