Simmons vs Stonehill College

Simmons University and Stonehill College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Simmons, located in the heart of Boston, boasts a predominantly female student body and excels in health sciences, nursing, and social sciences. Stonehill, nestled in the charming town of Easton, Massachusetts, offers a more diverse student body and is renowned for its business, education, and liberal arts programs. With Simmons' higher acceptance rate and Stonehill's slightly larger student population, both universities provide a supportive and engaging learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Simmons University	Stonehill College
Overview
Location	Boston, Massachusetts	Easton, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: 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	86.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.5%	72.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $56	$60
SAT range	1140 - 1360	N/A
ACT range	27 - 31	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%
Total number of applicants	3,516	7,219
Total number of admissions given out	2,937	5,198
Admitted students who chose to enroll	403	640
Yield rate	13.7%	12.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$62,784	$62,046
Average net price	$19,026	$31,467
Tuition	$41,872	$47,808
Room & board	$15,892	Room/dormitory: $10,636 Meal plan: $6,398
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $30,753	100.0% Average amount $31,207
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,057	61.0% Average amount $5,398
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $10,341	16.0% Average amount $18,579

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,748 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	2,423 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Graduate students	4,236 Men 11.4% Women 88.6%	56 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.8%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	988	2,191
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi Connecticut Maine New Hampshire New York	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Library Science Psychology Education	Business Education Social Sciences Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.7%	84.6%
Dropout rate	17.2%	2.0%
Transferred out	11.5%	13.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,836 Year 2: $59,485 Year 3: $74,551 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,848 Year 2: $60,523 Year 3: $73,365 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,194 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $65,790 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,179 Year 2: $50,356 Year 3: $61,349 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,789 Year 2: $49,729 Year 3: $59,758 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $54,138 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,794 Year 2: $32,514 Year 3: $53,643 Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,328 Year 2: $44,747 Year 3: $51,888 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,129 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $51,495 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,799 Year 2: $38,906 Year 3: $50,435

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