Simpson University vs. FBBC&TS

Simpson University vs. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary comparison

	Simpson University	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
Location	Redding, CA	Ankeny, IA
Setting	Rural Fringe	Large Suburban
Enrollment	907	586
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
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Religious Affiliation	Christ and Missionary Alliance Church	Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	simpsonu.edu	faith.edu
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Costs	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
Tuition (In State)	$37,022	$18,740
Tuition (Out of State)	$37,022	$18,740
Room & Board	$11,900	$7,950
Avg Net Price	$28,453	$18,288
Avg Grant Aid	$23,842	$11,791
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	823	308
Admitted	815	153
Acceptance Rate	99%	49.7%
Enrolled %	18.5%	79.7%
Avg High School GPA	3.4	3.42
Typical High School Grades	B+	B+
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	21/28	18/25
SAT Range	960/1185	940/1180
Submit Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)	Required to be considered for admission
Application Deadline	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 1, 2026

Academics	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
Student to Faculty Ratio	15:1	15:1
Popular Majors	Business (24%) Psychology (20%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (12%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%) Health Professions (11%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (56%) Education (25%) Business (19%)
Outcomes	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
Graduation Rate	43%	34%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$38,200	$34,300
Making Student Loan Payments	67%	84%
Median Student Loan Debt	$16,668	$15,829
Median Loan Payment	$172	$163

Diversity	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
% Men	7%	11%
% Women	9%	1%
Racial Diversity	High	Extremely Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	60%	91%
% Black	4%	1%
% Hispanic	12%	0%
% Native American	4%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	2%
% International	2%	0%
% Unknown Race	12%	4%

Students	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
% In-State	74%	33%
% Out-of-State	23%	61%
Campus	Simpson University	FBBC&TS
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

• Simpson University is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (907 students vs. 586 students)

Simpson University vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or FBBC&TS?

• Simpson University is 97.6% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($37,022.00 vs. $18,740.00)
• Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Simpson University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($37,022.00 vs. $18,740.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Simpson University ($18,288 vs. $28,453)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 49.7% lower than costs at Simpson University ($7,950 vs. $11,900)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University as Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 102.2% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($23,842 vs. $11,791)

Simpson University vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (1051) is 50 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
• Incoming FBBC&TS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Simpson University (21)
• Accepted freshman FBBC&TS students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
• Simpson University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than FBBC&TS (49.7%)

Simpson University vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Simpson University or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Simpson University.

• The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (43% vs. 34%)
• Graduates from Simpson University earn on average $3,900 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,300)
• Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson University graduates. ($15,829 vs. $16,668)
• FBBC&TS graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson University graduates. ($163 vs. $172)
• More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/