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Overview |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 237 students)
WVSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 97.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than West Virginia State University ($16,008.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($11,684 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 50.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,136 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 138.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($22,629 vs. $9,482)
WVSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or WVSU .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
WVSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 College of Kentucky and WVSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/