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Overview |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 5,710 students)
Simmons University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Simmons University is 509.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Simmons University than Stony Brook University ($43,060.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Simmons University ($17,213 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 0.2% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($16,368 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 216% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($36,606 vs. $11,584)
Simmons University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 108 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Simmons University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Stony Brook University (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $52,800)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/