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Overview |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Edgewood College | ||
| 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Edgewood College?
- Simpson College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Simpson College than Edgewood College ($44,202.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Edgewood College ($23,185 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 25.5% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($9,654 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 84.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($35,898 vs. $19,418)
Simpson College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 54 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Edgewood College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/