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Overview |
Simpson College | KU | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Simpson College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | KU | ||
| 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or KU?
- Simpson College is 338% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Simpson College than University of Kansas ($44,202.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Simpson College ($18,950 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 5% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,654 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 222.2% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($35,898 vs. $11,140)
Simpson College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 41 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming KU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than KU (87.8%)
Simpson College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or KU? 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 KU and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than University of Kansas (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $6,600 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,000)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/