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Overview |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,776 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,484 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,948 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,254 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 63% |
Admission |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,273 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 6,357 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | N/A |
Diversity |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (4,776 students vs. 389 students)
WSSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 370.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than Winston Salem State University ($16,008.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($12,948 vs. $19,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 41.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,136 vs. $11,484)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Simmons College of Kentucky (88% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($9,254 vs. $6,641)
WSSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than WSSU (68.6%)
WSSU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/