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Overview |
Simpson College | AMU | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Simpson College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or AMU?
- Simpson College is 75.6% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Simpson College than Ave Maria University ($44,202.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Simpson College ($21,078 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 38.8% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($9,654 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 68.2% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($35,898 vs. $21,341)
Simpson College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 6 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than AMU (44.2%)
Simpson College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or AMU? 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 AMU and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Ave Maria University (69% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/