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Overview |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $268 |
Diversity |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 5,710 students)
Yale vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Simmons University?
- Yale University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Yale than Simmons University ($62,250.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Simmons University ($18,647 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 12.7% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,368 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Yale University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 73.5% larger than aid received Simmons University ($63,523 vs. $36,606)
Yale vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 335 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Yale students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Simmons University (97% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $65,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $52,800)
- Yale University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($139 vs. $268)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/