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Overview |
UNI | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNI | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNI | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,151 students)
UNI vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 445% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at Simpson College than University of Northern Iowa ($44,202.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Simpson College ($15,782 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 3.3% lower than costs at Simpson College ($9,343 vs. $9,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 459.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($35,898 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 54 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
UNI vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $300 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/