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Boston, MA · Boston, MA
| Emmanuel College | Simmons University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,706/yr | $25,265/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,399/yr | $18,027/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $24,840 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,611/yr | $15,810/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,008/yr | $22,139/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,577/yr | $24,714/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,832/yr | $32,777/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $263/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,280/yr | $17,618/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,640/yr | $14,520/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,280/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,866/yr | $2,550/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,252/yr | $63,460/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,550/yr | $46,874/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $48,550/yr | $46,874/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 63% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 70% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1170–1340 | 1220–1390 |
| SAT average | 1250 | 1316 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 26–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 27–35 · Math 22–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,937 | 4,871 |
| Students accepted | 4,785 | 3,215 |
| Students who enrolled | 537 | 363 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $68,245/yr | $63,494/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $45,943–$93,132 | $46,140–$91,123 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 64% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 78% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,180/yr | $61,420/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 65% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 73% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 79% |
| Low-income students who finish | 65% | 83% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,385/yr | $59,301/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 15% | Health Professions 33% · Public Administration & Social Service 12% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 8% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $90,167/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $106,035/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,854 | 1,670 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 74 | 2,991 |
| Average professor pay | $10,788/mo | $8,463/mo |
| Full-time professors | 52% | 30% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $86,708 | $62,454 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1919 | 1899 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 5% |
| Men | 24% | 0% |
| Women | 76% | 100% |
| White students | 63% | 46% |
| Black students | 7.8% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 17% |
| Asian students | 4.9% | 10% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Women's college |
| First-generation students | 21% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 1.7% | 10% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.6% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,725/yr | $16,715/yr |
| Endowment | $173.2M | $249.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,464 | 1,039 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 285 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $2.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $2.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $47,531 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.