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Overview |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or HSU?
- Simpson University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Simpson University than Hardin Simmons University ($35,980.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Simpson University ($22,636 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 19.2% lower than costs at Simpson University ($9,980 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($27,704 vs. $22,695)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 29 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Simpson University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or HSU? 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 HSU and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Simpson University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $9,321 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($16,668 vs. $25,989)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/