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Overview |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $67 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 943 students)
Simmons University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or USMMA?
- Simmons University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Simmons University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($43,060.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Simmons University ($4,891 vs. $24,423)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 715.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($36,606 vs. $4,489)
Simmons University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 57 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Simmons University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Simmons University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $39,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $52,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/