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Overview |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,163 students)
Simpson College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $45,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Simpson College ($45,660.00 vs. $45,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,637 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 46.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,088 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 4% larger than aid received Simpson College ($36,632 vs. $35,240)
Simpson College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 91 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Simpson College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Mount St. Mary's University? 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Simpson College (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,000)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/