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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State Cal State LA San Jose State San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Marcos San Jose Christian College California State University-Northridge| California State University Stanislaus | Simpson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Simpson University | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 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 | csustan.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $25,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $27,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $172 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | 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 Stanislaus is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 874 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Simpson University?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus ($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 Stanislaus than Simpson University ($7,555 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 4.6% lower than costs at Simpson University ($11,382 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than California State University Stanislaus (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 185.7% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($27,704 vs. $9,696)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus 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 CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Simpson University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $7,700 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,200)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,668)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson University graduates. ($155 vs. $172)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus 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/