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Overview |
Valpo | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,151 students)
Valpo vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Simpson College than Valparaiso University ($44,202.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Simpson College ($22,755 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 36.5% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,654 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($35,898 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 55 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Valpo vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Simpson College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo 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/