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Overview |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 5,710 students)
UConn vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 174.8% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Simmons University than University of Connecticut ($43,060.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Simmons University ($23,985 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 20.2% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,622 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 149.4% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($36,606 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 87 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UConn (3.74)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Simmons University? 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 University and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Simmons University (83% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $9,200 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,800)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/