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Overview |
Simpson College | USD | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Simpson College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simpson College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or USD?
- Simpson College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.8% higher at Simpson College than University of South Dakota ($44,202.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Simpson College ($18,378 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 17.4% lower than costs at Simpson College ($8,224 vs. $9,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 469.1% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($35,898 vs. $6,308)
Simpson College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 55 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or USD? 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 USD and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than University of South Dakota (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $200 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $48,000)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/