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Overview |
Simpson College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Simpson College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Lycoming 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,163 students vs. 1,063 students)
Simpson College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $45,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Lycoming College than Simpson College ($46,720.00 vs. $45,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Simpson College ($20,733 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 44.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,088 vs. $14,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Simpson College ($40,733 vs. $35,240)
Simpson College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 70 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Simpson College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Simpson College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $800 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,000)
- Lycoming College and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming 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 Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/