Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ETSU Carson-Newman College CU| Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,200 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,500 | $16,008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,500 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,961 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,374 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 458 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 389 students)
Tusculum College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Tusculum College is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($27,500.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Tusculum College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($27,500.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Tusculum College ($19,083 vs. $22,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 32.1% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($8,136 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 206.8% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($20,374 vs. $6,641)
Tusculum College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Tusculum College .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
Tusculum College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Tusculum College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/