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Overview |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | Wagner College | ||
| 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
- Simmons University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 1,932 students)
Simmons University vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Wagner College than Simmons University ($50,200.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Simmons University ($28,109 vs. $29,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 9.6% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,600 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Simmons University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Simmons University ($35,322 vs. $33,874)
Simmons University vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Simmons University .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Wagner College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,379)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/