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Overview |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 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 | csudh.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $25,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $27,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 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 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $172 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Simpson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 874 students)
CSUDH vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Simpson University?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Simpson University than California State University Dominguez Hills ($35,980.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Simpson University ($5,068 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 34.7% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($11,900 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than California State University Dominguez Hills (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 182.1% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($27,704 vs. $9,819)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
CSUDH vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $8,600 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,200)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $2,706 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $16,668)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson University graduates. ($144 vs. $172)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/