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Union College La Sierra University DUofC San Jose Christian College California Baptist University Azusa Pacific University CSU| Pacific Union College | Simpson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,191 | $37,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,191 | $37,022 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,471 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,799 | $28,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,423 | $23,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,323 | 823 | ||
| Admitted | 562 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 960/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $172 |
Diversity |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Simpson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Union College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 907 students)
PUC vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Simpson University?
- Simpson University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($37,022.00 vs. $34,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Simpson University than Pacific Union College ($37,022.00 vs. $34,191.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Simpson University ($22,799 vs. $28,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 25.6% lower than costs at Simpson University ($9,471 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Simpson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Simpson University ($24,423 vs. $23,842)
PUC vs. Simpson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 17 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Simpson University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than PUC (42.5%)
PUC vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Simpson University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Simpson University and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Simpson University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $13,332 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($16,668 vs. $30,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($172 vs. $310)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/