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Overview |
Simpson College | Webster University | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Simpson College | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Webster University?
- Simpson College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Simpson College than Webster University ($44,202.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than Simpson College ($23,069 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 28.4% lower than costs at Webster University ($9,654 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 71.4% larger than aid received Webster University ($35,898 vs. $20,944)
Simpson College vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 5 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Simpson College vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Webster 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 Webster University and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Webster University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,800)
- Webster University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Webster University 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 Webster University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/