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Overview |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 874 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $25,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $27,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 99% |
Admission |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $172 |
Diversity |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Simpson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simpson University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (874 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Simpson University?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Simpson University than California Maritime Academy ($35,980.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Simpson University ($17,566 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 0.4% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($11,900 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than California Maritime Academy (99% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 190.7% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($27,704 vs. $9,529)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
CMA vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Simpson University? 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 Simpson University and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Simpson University (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $52,300 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $8,858 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($16,668 vs. $25,526)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($172 vs. $263)
- More CMA 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/