- Simmons University is a private school while Westfield State University (Westfield State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Simmons University has more expensive tuition of $45,538 than Westfield State ($17,962).
- Simmons University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.44% than Westfield State (85.25%).
- Simmons University is larger with 5,710 students than Westfield State (4,702 students).
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| #27 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #23 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Westfield, MA |
| Known as | Westfield State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,538 | Undergraduate | $11,882 Massachusetts residents $17,962 out-of-state |
| $28,662 | Graduate | $6,475 Massachusetts residents $8,262 out-of-state |
| $32,022 | Financial Aid | $6,551 |
| Admission | ||
| $56 undergraduate $56 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 60.44% | Acceptance Rate | 85.25% |
| 19.33% | Yield | 27.07% |
| 1,270 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,710 | Total Students | 4,702 |
| 1,788 | Undergraduate | 3,943 |
| 3,922 | Graduate | 759 |
| 2,864 | Online Enrollment | 689 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,396) $8,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,724 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 648 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 226 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| 573 Full-time 663 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 669 Full-time 356 Part-time |
| $72,848 for Faculties $81,198 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,676 for Faculties $57,084 Part-time |