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Overview |
Simpson College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Northwest?
- Simpson College is 634.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Simpson College than Northwest Missouri State University ($44,202.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Simpson College ($14,197 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,654 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 328% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($35,898 vs. $8,387)
Simpson College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 57 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Simpson College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/