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Overview |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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
- Simmons University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 4,184 students)
Simmons University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Simmons University is 509.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.6% higher at Simmons University than SUNY at Geneseo ($43,060.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Simmons University ($19,557 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 15.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,166 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 352.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($36,606 vs. $8,089)
Simmons University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 43 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Simmons University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Simmons University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 at Geneseo and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Simmons University (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $1,700 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/