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Overview |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $43,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $43,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $12,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $23,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $32,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 1,563 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 1,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,163 students)
Simpson College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Meredith?
- Simpson College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $43,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Simpson College than Meredith College ($45,306.00 vs. $43,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Simpson College ($23,405 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 28.1% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,088 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 9.8% larger than aid received Meredith College ($35,240 vs. $32,095)
Simpson College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 68 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Simpson College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Meredith College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/