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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 ($45,538) is more expensive than Central ($20,988).
  • Simmons's acceptance rate (66.00%) is lower than Central (78.97%).
  • Central has higher yield (17.54%) than Simmons (11.29%).
  • Simmons's SAT score (1,330) is higher than Central (1,080).
  • Simmons's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Central (12 to 1).
  • Simmons (5,053 students) is larger than Central (1,095 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Simmons ($31,919) has higher amount of financial aid than Central ($11,133).
  • Simmons's graduation rate (71%) is higher than Central (69%).
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
$11,133
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
78.97% Acceptance Rate
17.54% Yield
Enrollment
1,095 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
88 Faculties (full-time)
312 Staffs (full-time)
$67,886 Faculty Salary
$44,988 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,800 annual charge
-1,405 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,260 annual charge
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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
$45,538
Financial Aid
$31,919
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
66.00% Acceptance Rate
11.29% Yield
Enrollment
1,760 Undergraduate
3,293 Graduate
2,308 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
200 Faculties (full-time)
523 Staffs (full-time)
$72,848 Faculty Salary
$81,198 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,039 capacity
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