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Overview |
Simpson College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Simpson College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,151 students)
Simpson College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Simpson College for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at St. Kate's than Simpson College ($46,976.00 vs. $44,202.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Simpson College ($19,976 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 2.5% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($9,654 vs. $9,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Simpson College ($37,012 vs. $35,898)
Simpson College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 72 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.62) as students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than St Catherine University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Simpson College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/