College comparison

McDaniel College vs Simmons University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	McDaniel College Westminster, MD	Simmons University Boston, MA
Acceptance rateSimmons University is more selective	78%	70%
SAT (25–75)	—	1220–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,617	1,670
Avg net price	$21,916	$25,265
Median earnings (10 yr)Simmons University reports higher median earnings	$60,663	$63,494
Graduation rate	63%	72%
Median debt	$25,000	$24,840
Economic mobility	1.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is McDaniel College or Simmons University harder to get into?

Simmons University is more selective: McDaniel College's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Simmons University's is approximately 70% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for McDaniel College vs Simmons University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at McDaniel College and 1220–1390 at Simmons University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.