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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | Simpson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,151 students)
IWU vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Simpson College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at IWU than Simpson College ($53,610.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than IWU ($23,185 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 28.6% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($9,654 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 2% larger than aid received Simpson College ($36,614 vs. $35,898)
IWU vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 145 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Simpson College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/