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Overview |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,022 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,022 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,453 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,842 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 823 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 815 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $270 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (3,479 students vs. 907 students)
Simpson University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $37,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Pacific than Simpson University ($53,174.00 vs. $37,022.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson University than Pacific ($28,453 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 26.5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,900 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than Pacific University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Simpson University ($34,521 vs. $23,842)
Simpson University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 89 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
- Simpson University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Pacific (91.8%)
Simpson University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Simpson University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $9,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($16,668 vs. $26,156)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($172 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/