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Overview |
Simpson College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Maryville 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
- Simpson College is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,069 students)
Simpson College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Maryville College?
- Simpson College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Simpson College than Maryville College ($44,202.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Simpson College ($21,583 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 30.7% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,654 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Maryville College ($35,898 vs. $30,782)
Simpson College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 52 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Simpson College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Maryville College (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,500)
- Maryville College and Simpson College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryville College and Simpson College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/