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Overview |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 13% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Linfield than Simpson University ($46,700.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson University than Linfield ($25,251 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 14.3% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,900 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Simpson University ($29,744 vs. $27,704)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 60 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Simpson University vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Simpson University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $8,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($16,668 vs. $25,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/