Welch College vs Simmons College of Kentucky

Welch College and Simmons College of Kentucky, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Welch College, a private Christian college, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. Simmons College of Kentucky, a public institution, has a slightly more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. Welch College excels in liberal arts and Bible studies, while Simmons College of Kentucky specializes in healthcare and business programs. Welch College fosters a close-knit community with a student body of around 500, while Simmons College of Kentucky's larger student population of over 2,000 provides a more vibrant campus life. Both colleges boast impressive graduation rates, with Welch College achieving a 55% rate and Simmons College of Kentucky reaching a 45% rate. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Simmons College of Kentucky	Welch College
Overview
Location	Louisville, Kentucky	Gallatin, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	46.0%	72.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.6%	Open Admission
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	13 - 15	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	5.0%
Students submitting ACT score	18.0%
Total number of applicants	85
Total number of admissions given out	49
Admitted students who chose to enroll	22
Yield rate	44.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,180	$35,382
Average net price	$12,473	$18,917
Tuition	$16,000	$19,582
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,012 Meal plan: $5,070
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,935	92.0% Average amount $13,876
Students receiving federal student loan		35.0% Average amount $8,206
Students taking out private loans		2.0% Average amount $18,648

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	163 Men 55.8% Women 44.2%	308 Men 49.0% Women 51.0%
Graduate students	N/A	27 Men 44.4% Women 55.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	0.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	220
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Florida Illinois	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Social Sciences Philosophy and Religious Studies Communication and Journalism	Education Theology Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Business
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	25.8%	62.2%
Dropout rate	45.2%	26.7%
Transferred out	22.6%	8.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: N/A