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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Simpson University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $156 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Simpson University than California State University Channel Islands ($35,980.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Simpson University ($13,540 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 37% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,900 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than California State University Channel Islands (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 194.3% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($27,704 vs. $9,412)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Simpson University .
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
Simpson University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Simpson University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $7,900 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $1,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $16,668)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson University graduates. ($156 vs. $172)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/