| Suffolk vs. Simmons |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region I Universities #18 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$47,550 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$46,874 |
| expensive$38,448 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$28,561 |
| Less$26,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,919 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier82.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69.98% |
| Favorable10.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.81% |
| 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 | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,356 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,666 |
| Larger4,326 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,675 |
| Smaller2,030 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,991 |
| Smaller31 | Online Student Population | Larger1,982 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,496) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,792) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 570 | Number of faculty | 752 |
| Higher$116,017 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,872 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.