Simpson University vs. Franklin Pierce University

Simpson University vs. Franklin Pierce University comparison

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Overview	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
Location	Redding, CA	Rindge, NH
Setting	Rural Fringe	Rural Fringe
Enrollment	874	1,663
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#822
Religious Affiliation	Christ and Missionary Alliance Church	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	simpsonu.edu	franklinpierce.edu
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Costs	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
Tuition (In State)	$35,980	$39,055
Tuition (Out of State)	$35,980	$39,055
Room & Board	$11,900	$15,300
Avg Net Price	$25,251	$28,434
Avg Grant Aid	$27,704	$32,056
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	100%

Admission	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	-	3,145
Admitted	-	2,916
Acceptance Rate		92.7%
Enrolled %		10.9%
Avg High School GPA	3.4	2.97
Typical High School Grades	B+	B-
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	21/28	19/22
SAT Range	960/1185	1020/1170
Submit Test Scores		Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline	Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
Student to Faculty Ratio	13:1	12:1
Popular Majors	Business (24%) Psychology (20%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (12%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%) Health Professions (11%)	Business (21%) Communication (9%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (8%) Health Professions (6%) Biology (6%)
Outcomes	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
Graduation Rate	43%	51%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$38,200	$41,300
Making Student Loan Payments	67%	71%
Median Student Loan Debt	$16,668	$27,000
Median Loan Payment	$172	$279

Diversity	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
% Men	39%	43%
% Women	61%	57%
Racial Diversity	High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	60%	76%
% Black	4%	6%
% Hispanic	12%	6%
% Native American	4%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	2%
% International	2%	3%
% Unknown Race	12%	7%

Students	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
% In-State	71%	20%
% Out-of-State	12%	77%
Campus	Simpson University	Franklin Pierce University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 874 students)

Simpson University vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Franklin Pierce University?

• Franklin Pierce University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $35,980.00)
• Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Simpson University ($39,055.00 vs. $35,980.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson University than Franklin Pierce University ($25,251 vs. $28,434)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 28.6% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,900 vs. $15,300)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Simpson University ($32,056 vs. $27,704)

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

• The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 58 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
• Incoming Simpson University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
• Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)

Simpson University vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Simpson University or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and Simpson University.

• The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Simpson University (51% vs. 43%)
• Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $38,200)
• Simpson University students graduate with a $10,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($16,668 vs. $27,000)
• Simpson University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
• More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)

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