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Overview |
Cornell College | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Cornell College | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | 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
- Simpson College is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Simpson College?
- Cornell College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Cornell College than Simpson College ($48,514.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Cornell College ($23,185 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 12.6% lower than costs at Cornell College ($9,654 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 6% larger than aid received Simpson College ($38,069 vs. $35,898)
Cornell College vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 73 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Simpson College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,400)
- Simpson College and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and Cornell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/