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Overview |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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-ESF based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 1,976 students)
Simmons University vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or SUNY-ESF?
- Simmons University is 509.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Simmons University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($43,060.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Simmons University ($20,928 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 5.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,368 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 320.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($36,606 vs. $8,713)
Simmons University vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 52 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Simmons University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Simmons University vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $6,600 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/