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Overview |
Simmons University | TCU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Simmons University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Simmons University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 5,710 students)
Simmons University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at TCU than Simmons University ($53,890.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than TCU ($24,423 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 14.9% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,250 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($36,606 vs. $28,048)
Simmons University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 57 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than TCU (56.1%)
Simmons University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or TCU? 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 TCU and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Simmons University (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,800)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/