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Overview |
Simpson College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Simpson College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Hollins College | ||
| 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 Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 803 students)
Simpson College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Hollins College?
- Simpson College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Simpson College than Hollins University ($44,202.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Simpson College ($21,207 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 55% lower than costs at Hollins University ($9,654 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Hollins University ($35,898 vs. $35,635)
Simpson College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 20 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Simpson College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Hollins 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 Hollins College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Hollins University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins 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 Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/