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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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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 | ||
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| % 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 | ||
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| % 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/