| Simmons vs. BU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | 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, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$43,062 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,816 |
| cheaper$21,546 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$59,418 |
| Less$28,630 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$38,797 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier83.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter18.65% |
| Lower13.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,263 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,718 |
| Smaller1,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,872 |
| Smaller4,527 | Graduate Student Population | Larger15,846 |
| Larger6,132 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,849 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,098) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,732) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,330) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 872 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Lower$72,848 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$136,930 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.