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Overview |
Northwestern College | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 890/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,151 students)
Northwestern College vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 30% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Simpson College than Northwestern College ($44,202.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Northwestern College ($23,185 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 5.7% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,654 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($35,898 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 37 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Northwestern College (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/