| Simmons vs. Tufts |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #24 in National Universities #5 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$45,538 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,844 |
| cheaper$28,662 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,476 |
| Less$32,022 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,857 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,510 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier76.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter9.69% |
| Lower12.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable50.13% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,710 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,431 |
| Smaller1,788 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,815 |
| Smaller3,922 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,616 |
| Larger2,864 | Online Student Population | Smaller697 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher4% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,216) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,636) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 872 | Number of faculties | 1,426 |
| Lower$74,959 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,053 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.