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Overview |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,710 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,060 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,060 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,423 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,606 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,001 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,059 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | U of R | ||
| 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 5,710 students)
Simmons University vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at U of R than Simmons University ($60,550.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than U of R ($24,423 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,368 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 8.5% larger than aid received Simmons University ($39,715 vs. $36,606)
Simmons University vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at U of R (3.75)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than U of R (38.9%)
Simmons University vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or U of R? 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 U of R and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Simmons University (83% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $18,200 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $52,800)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/