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Overview |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 996 | ||
| Admitted | - | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $289 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | Coker | ||
| 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
- Coker College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Coker?
- Simpson University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Simpson University than Coker College ($35,980.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Simpson University ($19,345 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 20.3% lower than costs at Simpson University ($9,892 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Coker College ($27,704 vs. $25,519)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 41 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Simpson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Coker (3.1)
Simpson University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or Coker? 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 Coker and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Simpson University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Simpson University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $35,600)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $11,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($16,668 vs. $28,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($172 vs. $289)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/