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Overview |
Simpson College | Truman State | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 3,636 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $9,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $17,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $10,701 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $10,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 3,263 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 2,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1126/1318 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Simpson College | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Truman State | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,636 students vs. 1,163 students)
Simpson College vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Truman State?
- Simpson College is 396.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $9,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.4% higher at Simpson College than Truman State University ($45,306.00 vs. $17,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Simpson College ($12,798 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 6.1% lower than costs at Truman State University ($10,088 vs. $10,701)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 223.2% larger than aid received Truman State University ($35,240 vs. $10,904)
Simpson College vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 142 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Truman State (80%)
Simpson College vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is the same as at Truman State University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,000)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/