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Boise State Idaho ISU Carroll College Central College Wartburg College RMC Lake Forest College UNI Coe College| The College of Idaho | Simpson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 1,163 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #407 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $45,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $45,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $10,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $23,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $35,240 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 1,646 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 1,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 890/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 27% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simpson College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,163 students vs. 1,076 students)
C of I vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Simpson College than The College of Idaho ($45,306.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Simpson College ($22,602 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 18.3% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($10,088 vs. $11,935)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 35.9% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($35,240 vs. $25,927)
C of I vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or C of I .
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Simpson 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 Simpson College and C of I.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than The College of Idaho (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $2,300 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,700)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $1,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,995 vs. $27,000)
- C of I graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former C of I students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/