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Overview |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 945/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | Nichols | ||
| 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Nichols than Simpson University ($37,150.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson University than Nichols ($25,251 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 18.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,900 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Nichols College ($27,704 vs. $26,515)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Simpson University .
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Simpson University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Simpson University is the same as at Nichols College (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $10,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($16,668 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simpson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/