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Overview |
Simpson University | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 2,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,022 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,022 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,453 | $20,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,842 | $22,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Simpson University | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 823 | 2,295 | ||
| Admitted | 815 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 885/1190 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Simpson University | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | D'Youville College | ||
| 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (2,544 students vs. 907 students)
Simpson University vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or D'Youville College?
- Simpson University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($37,022.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Simpson University than D'Youville College ($37,022.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than Simpson University ($20,268 vs. $28,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 0.8% lower than costs at Simpson University ($11,800 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than D'Youville College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 5.7% larger than aid received D'Youville College ($23,842 vs. $22,559)
Simpson University vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at D'Youville College (1036) is 35 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming D'Youville College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
- Simpson University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than D'Youville College (82.4%)
Simpson University vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or D'Youville College? 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 D'Youville College and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than D'Youville College (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $8,332 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($16,668 vs. $25,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/