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Overview |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,022 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,022 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,453 | $23,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,842 | $9,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 823 | 2,972 | ||
| Admitted | 815 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 28% |
Students |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 907 students)
Simpson University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or BAC?
- Simpson University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($37,022.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Simpson University than Belmont Abbey College ($37,022.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Simpson University ($23,463 vs. $28,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 1.3% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,900 vs. $12,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 162.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($23,842 vs. $9,098)
Simpson University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 20 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at BAC (3.32)
- Simpson University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than BAC (90.4%)
Simpson University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or BAC? 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 BAC and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $10,332 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($16,668 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/