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Overview |
UE | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 890/1280 | ||
| 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 |
UE | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UE | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UE | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UE | Simpson 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,151 students)
UE vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Simpson College than University of Evansville ($44,202.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Simpson College ($19,301 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 43.4% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($9,654 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 5.4% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($35,898 vs. $34,067)
UE vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 53 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than University of Evansville (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $2,000 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,000)
- Simpson College and UE graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and UE graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/