- Both Simmons University and Emerson College are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Emerson College has more expensive tuition of $55,392 than Simmons University ($45,538).
- Emerson College has tighter acceptance rate of 46.06% than Simmons University (60.44%).
- Emerson College has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than Simmons University (1,270).
- Emerson College is larger with 5,891 students than Simmons University (5,710 students).
Simmons University View More Rivals | Emerson College View More Rivals | |
| #27 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #17 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Boston, MA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,538 | Undergraduate | $55,392 |
| $28,662 | Graduate | $34,352 |
| $32,022 | Financial Aid | $24,566 |
| Admission | ||
| $56 undergraduate $56 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 60.44% | Acceptance Rate | 46.06% |
| 19.33% | Yield | 19.53% |
| 1,270 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,710 | Total Students | 5,891 |
| 1,788 | Undergraduate | 4,155 |
| 3,922 | Graduate | 1,736 |
| 2,864 | Online Enrollment | 845 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,578) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (23 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 648 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 229 Full-time 388 Part-time |
| 573 Full-time 663 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 794 Full-time 415 Part-time |
| $72,848 for Faculties $81,198 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,795 for Faculties $82,035 Part-time |