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Overview |
Simpson College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Simpson College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Transylvania University | ||
| 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
- Simpson College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,163 students vs. 1,022 students)
Simpson College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Transylvania University?
- Simpson College is 5% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Simpson College than Transylvania University ($45,306.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Transylvania University ($23,637 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 40.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,088 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($35,240 vs. $33,159)
Simpson College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Simpson College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Simpson College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Transylvania University? 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 Transylvania University and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Simpson College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $700 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,000)
- Transylvania University and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University 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/