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Overview |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Simmons University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 2,247 students)
Simmons University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 28% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Susquahanna than Simmons University ($56,600.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Simmons University ($27,258 vs. $29,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 8.9% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,700 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Simmons University ($45,318 vs. $33,874)
Simmons University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Simmons University (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/