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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 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 | csueastbay.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $25,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $27,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 | Oct 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $172 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Simpson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 874 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Simpson University?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay 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 East Bay ($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 East Bay than Simpson University ($11,464 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 29.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($11,900 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than California State University East Bay (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 219.9% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($27,704 vs. $8,659)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
Cal State East Bay vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is the same as at Simpson University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $17,100 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,200)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $336 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $16,668)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson University graduates. ($168 vs. $172)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/