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Overview |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or CBU?
- Simpson College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Simpson College than Christian Brothers University ($44,202.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Simpson College ($18,612 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 5.9% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,654 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($35,898 vs. $26,964)
Simpson College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 1 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CBU (87.5%)
Simpson College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or CBU? 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 CBU and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Christian Brothers University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University 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 CBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/