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Overview |
Simpson University | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,022 | $36,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,022 | $36,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $10,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,453 | $17,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,842 | $30,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 823 | 3,660 | ||
| Admitted | 815 | 2,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 978/1183 | ||
| 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 | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson University | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | Illinois College | ||
| 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
- Illinois College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (958 students vs. 907 students)
Simpson University vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Illinois College?
- Simpson University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($37,022.00 vs. $36,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Simpson University than Illinois College ($37,022.00 vs. $36,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Simpson University ($17,255 vs. $28,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 15.9% lower than costs at Simpson University ($10,264 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University as Illinois College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Simpson University ($30,139 vs. $23,842)
Simpson University vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or Simpson University .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
- Simpson University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Illinois College (74.7%)
Simpson University vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or Illinois 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 Illinois College and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Simpson University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $10,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($16,668 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/