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Overview |
Simpson College | EC | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Simpson College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | EC | ||
| 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
- Simpson College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 657 students)
Simpson College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or EC?
- Simpson College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Simpson College than Elmira College ($44,202.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than EC ($23,185 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 38.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,654 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 32.5% larger than aid received Elmira College ($35,898 vs. $27,091)
Simpson College vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Simpson College .
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or EC? 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 EC and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Elmira College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $2,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira 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 EC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/