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Overview |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Bethel University?
- Simpson College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Simpson College than Bethel University ($44,202.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Bethel University ($23,185 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 19% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,654 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 46% larger than aid received Bethel University ($35,898 vs. $24,586)
Simpson College vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 23 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Simpson College vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Simpson College (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,000)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/