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Overview |
Simpson College | WLC | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Simpson College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,163 students vs. 1,094 students)
Simpson College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or WLC?
- Simpson College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Simpson College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($45,306.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Simpson College ($22,809 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 17.8% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,088 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 46.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($35,240 vs. $24,122)
Simpson College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 3 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at WLC (3.54)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WLC (79%)
Simpson College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or WLC? 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 WLC and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $5,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/