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Central vs. Simmons

The following statements compare Central College and Simmons University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Simmons's tuition ($46,874) is more expensive than Central ($20,988).
  • Simmons's acceptance rate (69.98%) is lower than Central (86.17%).
  • Central has higher yield (21.02%) than Simmons (10.81%).
  • Simmons's SAT score (1,310) is higher than Central (1,100).
  • Simmons's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Central (11 to 1).
  • Simmons (4,666 students) is larger than Central (1,084 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Simmons ($33,755) has higher amount of financial aid than Central ($12,354).
  • Simmons's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Central (66%).
Central College

Central College

Private, 4 years • Pella, IA #149 Liberal Arts Colleges, #13 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$20,988
Financial Aid
$12,354
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.17% Acceptance Rate
21.02% Yield
Enrollment
1,084 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
88 Faculties (full-time)
312 Staffs (full-time)
$70,020 Faculty Salary
$55,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Simmons University

Simmons University

Private, 4 years • Boston, MA #341 National Universities, #43 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$46,874
Financial Aid
$33,755
Test Scores
1,310 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
69.98% Acceptance Rate
10.81% Yield
Enrollment
1,675 Undergraduate
2,991 Graduate
1,982 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
200 Faculties (full-time)
523 Staffs (full-time)
$76,872 Faculty Salary
$85,441 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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