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Overview |
Simpson College | Kings College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Simpson College | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Kings 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
- King's College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Kings College?
- Simpson College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Simpson College than King's College ($44,202.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Kings College ($23,185 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 51.7% lower than costs at King's College ($9,654 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 22.3% larger than aid received King's College ($35,898 vs. $29,352)
Simpson College vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Simpson College .
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Kings 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 Kings College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than King's College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,000)
- King's College and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- King's 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 Kings College 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/