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Overview |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 871 | ||
| Admitted | - | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $293 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | Shorter | ||
| 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
- Shorter University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Shorter?
- Simpson University is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Simpson University than Shorter University ($35,980.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Simpson University ($13,490 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 26.6% lower than costs at Simpson University ($9,400 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Shorter University ($27,704 vs. $20,057)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 32 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Simpson University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Shorter (3.25)
Simpson University vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or Shorter? 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 Shorter and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Simpson University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($16,668 vs. $28,418)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($172 vs. $293)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/