| Simmons vs. Harvard |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in National Universities #1 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 | Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,350 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,261 |
| cheaper$27,314 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,760 |
| Less$26,460 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,954 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier83.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.01% |
| Lower13.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable84.17% |
| 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) Recommendations Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,984 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,345 |
| Smaller1,748 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,579 |
| Smaller4,236 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,766 |
| Smaller2,739 | Online Student Population | Larger10,495 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| 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: 13,574) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,551) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 872 | Number of faculties | 2,455 |
| Lower$72,848 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$193,382 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.