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Overview |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Albion College than Simpson College ($54,410.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Simpson College ($19,351 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 29.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,654 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Simpson College ($47,406 vs. $35,898)
Simpson College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is the same at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Simpson College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Albion 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 Albion College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Albion College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Simpson College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/