Simmons vs Anna Maria College

Simmons University and Anna Maria College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Simmons University, located in the heart of Boston, boasts a vibrant urban campus and a strong focus on liberal arts and professional programs. Anna Maria College, nestled in the picturesque town of Paxton, Massachusetts, emphasizes personalized attention and a nurturing learning environment. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Anna Maria College	Simmons University
Overview
Location	Paxton, Massachusetts	Boston, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	86.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	72.8%	83.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40	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	2,519	3,516
Total number of admissions given out	1,835	2,937
Admitted students who chose to enroll	187	403
Yield rate	10.2%	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)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$49,408	$62,784
Average net price	$24,614	$19,026
Tuition	$37,658	$41,872
Room & board	$15,324	$15,892
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $28,097	100.0% Average amount $30,753
Students receiving federal student loan	83.0% Average amount $5,671	65.0% Average amount $5,057
Students taking out private loans	19.0% Average amount $15,595	5.0% Average amount $10,341

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,119 Men 56.7% Women 43.3%	1,748 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%
Graduate students	402 Men 67.4% Women 32.6%	4,236 Men 11.4% Women 88.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	2.2%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	636	988
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi Connecticut New Jersey New York Rhode Island	Mississippi Connecticut Maine New Hampshire New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Public Administration and Social Service Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Business Education	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Library Science Psychology Education
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	47.8%	70.7%
Dropout rate	51.7%	17.2%
Transferred out	N/A	11.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,926 Year 2: $92,277 Year 3: $96,066 Fire Protection (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $86,147 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,142 Year 2: $72,413 Year 3: $76,231 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,267 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $54,255 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,043 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,563 Year 2: $44,971 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $86,129 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,339 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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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