Central vs. Simpson

Both Central College and Simpson College are Private, 4 years schools located in Iowa. The following statements compare Central College and Simpson College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Simpson's tuition ($46,212) is more expensive than Central ($20,988).
  • Central's acceptance rate (79.02%) is lower than Simpson (89.00%).
  • Simpson has higher yield (23.00%) than Central (17.98%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,080.
  • Simpson's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Central (13 to 1).
  • Central (1,169 students) is larger than Simpson (1,151 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Simpson ($33,371) has higher amount of financial aid than Central ($10,764).
  • Central's graduation rate (71%) is higher than Simpson (66%).
Central College

Central College

Private, 4 years • Pella, IA #197 Liberal Arts Colleges, #18 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$20,988
Financial Aid
$10,764
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
79.02% Acceptance Rate
17.98% Yield
Enrollment
1,169 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
99 Faculties (full-time)
324 Staffs (full-time)
$67,886 Faculty Salary
$44,988 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,800 annual charge
-1,405 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,260 annual charge
Simpson College

Simpson College

Private, 4 years • Indianola, IA #80 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$46,212
Financial Aid
$33,371
Test Scores
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
23.00% Yield
Enrollment
1,127 Undergraduate
24 Graduate
53 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
80 Faculties (full-time)
215 Staffs (full-time)
$60,956 Faculty Salary
$57,395 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,866 annual charge
-1,282 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,222 annual charge
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