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Overview |
UOP | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
UOP | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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 the Pacific is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 5,710 students)
UOP vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Simmons University?
- University of the Pacific is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at UOP than Simmons University ($52,918.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than UOP ($24,423 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 13.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,420 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 4.7% larger than aid received Simmons University ($38,322 vs. $36,606)
UOP vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 11 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
UOP vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is the same as at Simmons University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $28,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $52,800)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP 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/