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St Olaf Wheaton College ISU Central College WLC Wartburg College UNI Coe College| Simpson College | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simpson College | MLC | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Simpson College | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson College | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | MLC | ||
| 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
- Simpson College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 880 students)
Simpson College vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or MLC?
- Simpson College is 153.7% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.7% higher at Simpson College than Martin Luther College ($44,202.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Simpson College ($22,293 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 40.3% lower than costs at Simpson College ($6,880 vs. $9,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 469.7% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($35,898 vs. $6,301)
Simpson College vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 41 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than MLC (83.7%)
Simpson College vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or MLC? 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 MLC and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Simpson College (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $10,000 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/