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Overview |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $27,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $26,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,240 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 900/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Southwestern College | ||
| 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
- Southwestern College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,174 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Southwestern College?
- Simpson College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Simpson College than Southwestern College ($44,202.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Southwestern College ($23,185 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 2.9% lower than costs at Simpson College ($9,380 vs. $9,654)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Southwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($35,898 vs. $26,047)
Simpson College vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 105 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Simpson College vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Southwestern 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 Southwestern College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Southwestern College (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $48,000)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/