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Overview |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Wagner College than Simpson College ($49,460.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Wagner College ($23,185 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 58.3% lower than costs at Wagner College ($9,654 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Wagner College ($35,898 vs. $34,485)
Simpson College vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Simpson College .
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Simpson College vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Wagner College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $48,000)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/