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Overview |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 1,163 students)
Simpson College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Nebraska?
- Simpson College is 465.6% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Simpson College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($45,306.00 vs. $25,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Simpson College ($18,029 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 37.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,088 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 268.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($35,240 vs. $9,554)
Simpson College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 41 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
Simpson College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $1,600 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,000)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/