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Overview |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1116/1246 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Rockhurst | ||
| 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,496 students vs. 1,163 students)
Simpson College vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Rockhurst?
- Simpson College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Simpson College than Rockhurst University ($45,306.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Rockhurst ($23,637 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 14.4% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,088 vs. $11,540)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($35,240 vs. $34,253)
Simpson College vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 58 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.62) as students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Simpson College vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Simpson College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst 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/