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Overview |
Simpson College | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Simpson College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Augsburg 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Augsburg College?
- Simpson College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Simpson College than Augsburg College ($44,202.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Augsburg College ($23,185 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 19.7% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,654 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($35,898 vs. $32,266)
Simpson College vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 72 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Simpson College vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Augsburg College (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,000)
- Augsburg College and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg College and Simpson 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 Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/