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Overview |
Simpson College | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1015/1311 | ||
| 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 | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Northwestern 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Northwestern College?
- Simpson College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Simpson College than Northwestern College ($44,202.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Northwestern College ($23,185 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 10.3% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,654 vs. $10,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Northwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 75.2% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($35,898 vs. $20,487)
Simpson College vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 2 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Simpson College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Northwestern College (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/