Simpson University vs. Columbia International University

Simpson University vs. Columbia International University comparison

	Simpson University	Columbia International University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Simpson University	Columbia International University
Location	Redding, CA	Columbia, SC
Setting	Rural Fringe	Midsize City
Enrollment	874	2,481
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#705
Religious Affiliation	Christ and Missionary Alliance Church	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	simpsonu.edu	ciu.edu
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Costs	Simpson University	Columbia International University
Tuition (In State)	$35,980	$25,620
Tuition (Out of State)	$35,980	$25,620
Room & Board	$11,900	$9,950
Avg Net Price	$25,251	$19,911
Avg Grant Aid	$27,704	$18,834
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	95%

Admission	Simpson University	Columbia International University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	-	506
Admitted	-	244
Acceptance Rate		48.2%
Enrolled %		73.4%
Avg High School GPA	3.4	3.5
Typical High School Grades	B+	B+
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	21/28	16/25
SAT Range	960/1185	990/1195
Submit Test Scores		Required to be considered for admission
Application Deadline	Aug 1, 2025	Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Simpson University	Columbia International University
Student to Faculty Ratio	13:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Business (24%) Psychology (20%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (12%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%) Health Professions (11%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (69%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%) Psychology (7%) General Studies (6%) Communication (3%)
Outcomes	Simpson University	Columbia International University
Graduation Rate	43%	57%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$38,200	$33,400
Making Student Loan Payments	67%	63%
Median Student Loan Debt	$16,668	$21,500
Median Loan Payment	$172	$222

Diversity	Simpson University	Columbia International University
% Men	39%	46%
% Women	61%	54%
Racial Diversity	High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	60%	72%
% Black	4%	10%
% Hispanic	12%	4%
% Native American	4%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	2%
% International	2%	4%
% Unknown Race	12%	6%

Students	Simpson University	Columbia International University
% In-State	71%	59%
% Out-of-State	12%	38%
Campus	Simpson University	Columbia International University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Columbia International University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 874 students)

Simpson University vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Columbia International University?

• Simpson University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $25,620.00)
• Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Simpson University than Columbia International University ($35,980.00 vs. $25,620.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Simpson University ($19,911 vs. $25,251)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 19.6% lower than costs at Simpson University ($9,950 vs. $11,900)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than Columbia International University (99% vs. 95%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($27,704 vs. $18,834)

Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Simpson University .

• The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 44 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
• Incoming Columbia International University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Simpson University (21)
• Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Simpson University (3.4)

Simpson University vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Simpson University or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and Simpson University.

• The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Simpson University (57% vs. 43%)
• Graduates from Simpson University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,400)
• Simpson University students graduate with a $4,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia International University graduates. ($16,668 vs. $21,500)
• Simpson University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia International University graduates. ($172 vs. $222)
• More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University 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/