Central vs Simpson
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
At a glance
- Central has the higher graduation rate: 66% against 63% at Simpson.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Simpson: $59,274, against $54,317 at Central.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pella, IA
Indianola, IA
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,095
1,163
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
86%
86%
Average SAT
1147
1440
ACT middle 50%
20–26
31–33
Graduation rate
66%
63%
First-year retention
80%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,377
$21,936
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,231
$17,941
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,237
$15,764
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,532
$19,176
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,936
$22,468
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,165
$26,586
Median debt
$26,984
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,317
$59,274
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.