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Overview |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 30% |
Admission |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 513 | ||
| Admitted | - | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $442 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Simpson University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (874 students vs. 507 students)
Simpson University vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at SCI-Arc than Simpson University ($49,490.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Simpson University ($19,041 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 12.9% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,900 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (99% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 56.5% larger than aid received Simpson University ($43,364 vs. $27,704)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 115 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Simpson University vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Simpson University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $8,200 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $26,082 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($16,668 vs. $42,750)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $270 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($172 vs. $442)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/