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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced Cal State Long Beach| California State University Sacramento | Simpson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Simpson University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 874 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $25,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $27,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 960/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $172 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | 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 Sacramento is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 874 students)
Sacramento State vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Simpson University?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State 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 Sacramento ($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 Sacramento than Simpson University ($11,596 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 36.8% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($11,900 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than California State University Sacramento (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 188.9% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($27,704 vs. $9,590)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 53 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming Simpson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Sacramento State vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than California State University Sacramento (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $12,800 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,200)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $918 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $16,668)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson University graduates. ($162 vs. $172)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/