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Overview |
USJ | Simpson College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
USJ | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 1,151 students)
USJ vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Simpson College than University of Saint Joseph ($44,202.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than USJ ($23,185 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 37.1% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($9,654 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 26.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($35,898 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 172 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $3,200 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/