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Overview |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 5,710 students)
UHart vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than UHart for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $42,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Simmons University than University of Hartford ($43,060.00 vs. $42,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than UHart ($24,423 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 21.1% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,512 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of Hartford ($36,606 vs. $29,250)
UHart vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 113 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
UHart vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than University of Hartford (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,600)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/