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Overview |
USF | Simmons University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
USF | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USF | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 41% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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 San Francisco is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 5,710 students)
USF vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Simmons University?
- University of San Francisco is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at USF than Simmons University ($54,980.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than USF ($24,423 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 1.1% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($16,368 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 18.4% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($36,606 vs. $30,916)
USF vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 9 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at USF (3.57)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Simmons University (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $17,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $52,800)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- USF graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/