Simpson vs Wartburg
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Simpson CollegeIndianola, IACatholic life on campusWartburg CollegeWaverly, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Simpson has the lower price after aid: $19,176 a year, against $27,056 at Wartburg.
- The average price after aid is lower at Simpson: $21,936 a year, against $32,908 at Wartburg.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Simpson: $59,274, against $56,201 at Wartburg.
- Simpson admits 86% of applicants, and Wartburg admits 76%.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Indianola, IA
Waverly, IA
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,163
1,472
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%
76%
Average SAT
1440
1136
ACT middle 50%
31–33
21–27
Graduation rate
63%
64%
First-year retention
81%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,936
$32,908
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,941
$21,688
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,764
$20,751
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,176
$27,056
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,468
$28,873
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,586
$38,864
Median debt
$26,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,274
$56,201
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.