| Northeastern vs. Simmons |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,162 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$46,874 |
| expensive$29,174 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$28,561 |
| More$34,044 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$31,919 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,310 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter5.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier69.98% |
| Favorable53.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.81% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger32,553 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,666 |
| Larger17,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,675 |
| Larger15,121 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,991 |
| Smaller1,730 | Online Student Population | Larger1,982 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 2,489 | Number of faculty | 752 |
| Higher$146,980 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,872 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.