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Overview |
UD | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
UD | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UD | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 5,710 students)
UD vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 222.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Simmons University than University of Delaware ($43,060.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Simmons University ($18,044 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 15% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,234 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 195.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($36,606 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 35 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Simmons University (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $8,500 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $52,800)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,000)
- UD graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD 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/