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Overview |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or SNC?
- Simpson College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than SNC for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Simpson College than Saint Norbert College ($44,202.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than SNC ($23,185 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 26.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($9,654 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Saint Norbert College ($35,898 vs. $28,627)
Simpson College vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 21 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SNC (83.6%)
Simpson College vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or SNC? 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 SNC and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Simpson College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Simpson College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/