Simpson University vs. Multnomah Bible College

Simpson University vs. Multnomah University comparison

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Overview	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
Location	Redding, CA	Portland, OR
Setting	Rural Fringe	Large City
Enrollment	874	608
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
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Religious Affiliation	Christ and Missionary Alliance Church	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	simpsonu.edu	multnomah.edu
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Costs	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
Tuition (In State)	$35,980	$28,160
Tuition (Out of State)	$35,980	$28,160
Room & Board	$11,900	$9,920
Avg Net Price	$25,251	$27,695
Avg Grant Aid	$27,704	$17,452
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	100%

Admission	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	-	474
Admitted	-	253
Acceptance Rate		53.4%
Enrolled %		35.6%
Avg High School GPA	3.4	3.25
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Average
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	21/28	16/28
SAT Range	960/1185	1050/1220
Submit Test Scores		Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline	Aug 1, 2025	Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
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%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (100%)
Outcomes	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
Graduation Rate	43%	42%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$38,200	$35,200
Making Student Loan Payments	67%	70%
Median Student Loan Debt	$16,668	$21,250
Median Loan Payment	$172	$219

Diversity	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
% Men	39%	55%
% Women	61%	45%
Racial Diversity	High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	60%	77%
% Black	4%	4%
% Hispanic	12%	9%
% Native American	4%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	1%
% Two or More Races	3%	6%
% International	2%	0%
% Unknown Race	12%	1%

Students	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
% In-State	71%	33%
% Out-of-State	12%	67%
Campus	Simpson University	Multnomah Bible College
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

• Simpson University is larger than than Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (874 students vs. 608 students)

Simpson University vs. Multnomah Bible College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Multnomah Bible College?

• Simpson University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $28,160.00)
• Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Simpson University than Multnomah University ($35,980.00 vs. $28,160.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson University than Multnomah Bible College ($25,251 vs. $27,695)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 20% lower than costs at Simpson University ($9,920 vs. $11,900)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 58.7% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($27,704 vs. $17,452)

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

• Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)

Simpson University vs. Multnomah Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Simpson University or Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College and Simpson University.

• The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than Multnomah University (43% vs. 42%)
• Graduates from Simpson University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $35,200)
• Simpson University students graduate with a $4,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Multnomah Bible College graduates. ($16,668 vs. $21,250)
• Simpson University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Multnomah Bible College graduates. ($172 vs. $219)
• More Multnomah Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)

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