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ISU WLC Central College Wartburg College UNI Coe College| Simpson College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1000/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simpson College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,163 students vs. 902 students)
Simpson College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or BLC?
- Simpson College is 54.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Simpson College than Bethany Lutheran College ($45,306.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Simpson College ($19,456 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 22% lower than costs at Simpson College ($8,270 vs. $10,088)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 74.5% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($35,240 vs. $20,192)
Simpson College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 30 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than BLC (51%)
Simpson College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or BLC? 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 BLC and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $10,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/