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Review Simpson College’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Simpson College compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Best	A-	243 of 1,472
Region (The Plains States)	Best	A	49 of 383
State (Iowa)	Fair	C-	17 of 30

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	80.5%	B-	1,240 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,140	B-	461 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1210	B-	461 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	11 : 1	B+	840 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	48.7%	C+	1,766 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$7,281	C+	1,007 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$9,806	C+	1,058 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	77.0%	B	1,030 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	71.5%	A-	535 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	A-	345 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$40,000	B+	804 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$3,907	A	238 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$51,000	B+	767 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$3,907	A	238 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	4.5%	B	942 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Low	D+	2,808 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A+	234 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Fair	C+	1,125 of 3,452

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