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Overview |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 890/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,151 students)
Spelman vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Simpson College than Spelman College ($44,202.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Spelman ($23,185 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 62.3% lower than costs at Spelman College ($9,654 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 237.7% larger than aid received Spelman College ($35,898 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 89 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Simpson 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 Simpson College and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Simpson College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and Spelman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and Spelman graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/