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Overview |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,151 students)
DePaul vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Simpson College than DePaul University ($44,202.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than DePaul ($23,185 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 66.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,654 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 38% larger than aid received DePaul University ($35,898 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than DePaul University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/