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Overview |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 890/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,151 students)
Augustana vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Simpson College?
- Augustana College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Augustana than Simpson College ($47,766.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Augustana ($23,185 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 22% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,654 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 2.7% larger than aid received Augustana College ($35,898 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Simpson College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Simpson College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Simpson College (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/