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Annapolis Emmanuel College Harvard USAFA BU Emerson UMass United States Coast Guard Academy Yale BC Princeton Georgetown| Simmons University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 4,393 students)
Simmons University vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or West Point?
- Simmons University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Simmons University than United States Military Academy ($43,060.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($36,606 vs. $0)
Simmons University vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than West Point (12%)
Simmons University vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or West Point? 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 West Point and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Simmons University (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/