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Overview |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 1,151 students)
UIC vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 302.9% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Simpson College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($44,202.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Simpson College ($10,384 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 49.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($9,654 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 159.9% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($35,898 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 12 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $13,900 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/