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Overview |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | AQ | ||
| 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at AQ than Simpson University ($36,480.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Simpson University ($18,605 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 12.6% lower than costs at Simpson University ($10,572 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Simpson University ($30,049 vs. $27,704)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 89 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Simpson University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or AQ? 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 AQ and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Simpson University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $9,332 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($16,668 vs. $26,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/