Principia vs Simmons College of Kentucky
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Principia CollegeElsah, ILCatholic life on campusSimmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Principia has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 14% at Simmons College of Kentucky.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Elsah, IL
Louisville, KY
Setting
Rural
City
Students
338
389
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
100%
Graduation rate
74%
14%
First-year retention
83%
64%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,434
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,434
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.