Florida Memorial vs Simpson
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Florida Memorial UniversityMiami Gardens, FLCatholic life on campusSimpson CollegeIndianola, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Simpson has the higher graduation rate: 63% against 31% at Florida Memorial.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Simpson has the lower price after aid: $19,176 a year, against $24,425 at Florida Memorial.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Simpson: $59,274, against $36,624 at Florida Memorial.
- Median debt is lower at Simpson: $26,000, against $30,063 at Florida Memorial.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Miami Gardens, FL
Indianola, IA
Setting
Suburb
Town
Students
1,365
1,163
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 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
85%
86%
Average SAT
1440
ACT middle 50%
31–33
Graduation rate
31%
63%
First-year retention
50%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,238
$21,936
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,882
$17,941
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,868
$15,764
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,425
$19,176
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,861
$22,468
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,076
$26,586
Median debt
$30,063
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$36,624
$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.