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Overview |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $35,548 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $35,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $25,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $21,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,394 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | NNU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or NNU?
- Simpson University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Simpson University than Northwest Nazarene University ($35,980.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson University than NNU ($25,251 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 13.3% lower than costs at Simpson University ($10,500 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University as Northwest Nazarene University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($27,704 vs. $21,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 55 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Simpson University vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or NNU? 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 NNU and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Simpson University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $9,332 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($16,668 vs. $26,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU 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/