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Overview |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Springfield College?
- Simpson College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Simpson College than Springfield College ($44,202.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Springfield College ($23,185 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 42.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($9,654 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Springfield College ($35,898 vs. $28,376)
Simpson College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 62 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Simpson College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Springfield College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/