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Overview |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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
- Simmons University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 2,842 students)
Simmons University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or SUNY Poly?
- Simmons University is 509.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.5% higher at Simmons University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($43,060.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Simmons University ($13,799 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 16.8% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,008 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 285.4% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($36,606 vs. $9,497)
Simmons University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 22 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Simmons University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $400 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $52,800)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/