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Overview |
Simpson College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Roanoke 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Roanoke College?
- Simpson College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Simpson College than Roanoke College ($44,202.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Roanoke College ($23,185 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 59.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,654 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Simpson College ($36,176 vs. $35,898)
Simpson College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 12 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Simpson College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is the same as at Roanoke College (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,000)
- Roanoke College and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke 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 Roanoke College 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/