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Overview |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Northwest University | ||
| 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
- Simpson College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,014 students)
Simpson College vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Northwest University?
- Simpson College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Simpson College than Northwest University ($44,202.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Northwest University ($23,185 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 5% lower than costs at Northwest University ($9,654 vs. $10,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Northwest University ($35,898 vs. $22,486)
Simpson College vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 108 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Northwest University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/