Simpson vs Trine
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Simpson CollegeIndianola, IACatholic life on campusBCatholic life: 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.Trine UniversityAngola, INCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Trine lists Mass 10 times a week.
- The average price after aid is lower at Simpson: $21,936 a year, against $25,355 at Trine.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: 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.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: 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.
Mass times
10 times a week
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Indianola, IA
Angola, IN
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,163
4,471
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.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
86%
85%
Average SAT
1440
ACT middle 50%
31–33
Graduation rate
63%
64%
First-year retention
81%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,936
$25,355
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,941
$19,661
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,764
$20,470
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,176
$19,463
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,468
$24,031
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,586
$29,066
Median debt
$26,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,274
$57,165
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.