| Simmons vs. Emerson |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$46,874 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,056 |
| cheaper$28,561 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$35,382 |
| More$31,919 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,467 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,310 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier69.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter51.31% |
| Lower10.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.55% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,666 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,263 |
| Smaller1,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,908 |
| Larger2,991 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,355 |
| Larger1,982 | Online Student Population | Smaller599 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,578) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculty | 720 |
| Lower$76,872 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,677 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.