Laboure College vs Simmons

Laboure College and Simmons University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Laboure College, a private Catholic college, fosters a close-knit community with a focus on liberal arts and nursing. Simmons University, a private nonsectarian university, emphasizes health sciences, business, and social sciences. While Laboure College boasts a higher acceptance rate, Simmons University attracts a more diverse student body. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover variations in popular majors, graduation rates, and other crucial factors that will guide your decision in selecting the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Laboure College	Simmons University
Overview
Location	Milton, Massachusetts	Boston, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Trimester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		86.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.0%	83.5%
Application fees	$25	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $56
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1360
ACT range	N/A	27 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	4	3,516
Total number of admissions given out	3	2,937
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1	403
Yield rate	33.3%	13.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,013	$62,784
Average net price	$33,180	$19,026
Tuition	$30,438	$41,872
Room & board		$15,892
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $2,833	100.0% Average amount $30,753
Students receiving federal student loan	100.0% Average amount $5,444	65.0% Average amount $5,057
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	5.0% Average amount $10,341

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,038 Men 7.7% Women 92.3%	1,748 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%
Graduate students	N/A	4,236 Men 11.4% Women 88.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	988
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi	Mississippi Connecticut Maine New Hampshire New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Library Science Psychology Education
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	100.0%	70.7%
Dropout rate	N/A	17.2%
Transferred out	N/A	11.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,603 Year 2: $74,307 Year 3: $74,752 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $62,209 Year 2: $58,447 Year 3: $67,865 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $52,850 Year 2: $54,254 Year 3: $55,888	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,277 Year 2: $97,241 Year 3: $103,131 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,151 Year 2: $71,778 Year 3: $80,723 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,272 Year 2: $67,789 Year 3: $71,983 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,105 Year 2: $67,740 Year 3: $70,098 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,112 Year 2: $61,751 Year 3: $66,876 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $60,411 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $56,033 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,859 Year 2: $52,808 Year 3: $55,654 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,457 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $53,806 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $53,595

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