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Overview |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $205 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or UC Merced?
- Simpson University is 211.1% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UC Merced than Simpson University ($41,636.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Simpson University ($13,549 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson University are 62.5% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,900 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University than University of California Merced (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 7.1% larger than aid received University of California Merced ($27,704 vs. $25,868)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 24 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Simpson University (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Simpson University (3.4)
Simpson University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Simpson University (58% vs. 43%)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $3,231 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($16,668 vs. $19,899)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($172 vs. $205)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/