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Overview |
Simpson College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Susquahanna than Simpson College ($54,440.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Susquahanna ($23,185 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 55% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,654 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 14% larger than aid received Simpson College ($40,914 vs. $35,898)
Simpson College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Simpson College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Simpson College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Simpson College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,000)
- Susquehanna University and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Simpson College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/