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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| Simpson University | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $144 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or CSUMB?
- Simpson University is 526.6% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey 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 Monterey Bay than Simpson University ($11,435 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 36.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,900 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than California State University Monterey Bay (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 218.4% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($27,704 vs. $8,702)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Simpson University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Simpson University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $7,100 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,200)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,668)
- CSUMB 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 CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/