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Overview |
Simpson College | PC | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or PC?
- Simpson College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Simpson College than Presbyterian College ($44,202.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Simpson College ($21,571 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 17% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,654 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($35,898 vs. $34,379)
Simpson College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 22 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at PC (3.6)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than PC (59.4%)
Simpson College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or PC? 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 PC and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Presbyterian College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $300 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/