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Overview |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 5,710 students)
UMass vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 166% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Simmons University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($43,060.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Simmons University ($22,291 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 15.9% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,123 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 196.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($36,606 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 63 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $2,400 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,800)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/