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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| San Francisco State University | Simpson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | Simpson University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 874 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | simpsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | Simpson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $25,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $27,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | Simpson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | - | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 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 |
San Francisco State | Simpson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | Simpson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $16,668 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $172 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | Simpson University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
San Francisco State | Simpson University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco 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
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 874 students)
San Francisco State vs. Simpson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or Simpson University?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Simpson University than San Francisco State University ($35,980.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Simpson University ($13,267 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 50.9% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($11,900 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than San Francisco State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 181.8% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($27,704 vs. $9,830)
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or Simpson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson University or San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 22 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming San Francisco State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
San Francisco State vs. Simpson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco 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 San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco State is higher than Simpson University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $582 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco State graduates. ($16,668 vs. $17,250)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco State graduates. ($172 vs. $178)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/