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Overview |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $275 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Guilford College than Simpson University ($40,400.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Simpson University ($23,882 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 8.4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,900 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University as Guilford College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Simpson University ($30,922 vs. $27,704)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Simpson University .
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
Simpson University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Simpson University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $9,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($16,668 vs. $26,635)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($172 vs. $275)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/