Simpson University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University

Simpson University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University comparison

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Overview	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
Location	Redding, CA	Wheeling, WV
Setting	Rural Fringe	Small City
Enrollment	874	749
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation	Christ and Missionary Alliance Church	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	simpsonu.edu	wju.edu
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Costs	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
Tuition (In State)	$35,980	$28,090
Tuition (Out of State)	$35,980	$28,090
Room & Board	$11,900	$11,620
Avg Net Price	$25,251	$19,998
Avg Grant Aid	$27,704	$21,746
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	99%

Admission	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	-	1,576
Admitted	-	1,145
Acceptance Rate		72.7%
Enrolled %		12.7%
Avg High School GPA	3.4	3.33
Typical High School Grades	B+	B+
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	21/28	17/23
SAT Range	960/1185	950/1180
Submit Test Scores		Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline	Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
Student to Faculty Ratio	13:1	9:1
Popular Majors	Business (24%) Psychology (20%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (12%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%) Health Professions (11%)	Health Professions (33%) Business (21%) Psychology (10%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (5%) Biology (5%)
Outcomes	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
Graduation Rate	43%	62%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$38,200	$48,100
Making Student Loan Payments	67%	70%
Median Student Loan Debt	$16,668	$27,000
Median Loan Payment	$172	$279

Diversity	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
% Men	39%	58%
% Women	61%	42%
Racial Diversity	High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	60%	75%
% Black	4%	6%
% Hispanic	12%	3%
% Native American	4%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	2%
% International	2%	6%
% Unknown Race	12%	6%

Students	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
% In-State	71%	12%
% Out-of-State	12%	68%
Campus	Simpson University	Wheeling Jesuit University
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

• Simpson University is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (874 students vs. 749 students)

Simpson University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or Wheeling Jesuit University?

• Simpson University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($35,980.00 vs. $28,090.00)
• Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Simpson University than Wheeling Jesuit University ($35,980.00 vs. $28,090.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than Simpson University ($19,998 vs. $25,251)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 2.4% lower than costs at Simpson University ($11,620 vs. $11,900)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson University as Wheeling Jesuit University (99% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($27,704 vs. $21,746)

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

• The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 31 points higher than at Simpson University (1001)
• Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Simpson University (21)
• Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)

Simpson University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Simpson University or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Simpson University.

• The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Simpson University (62% vs. 43%)
• Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $38,200)
• Simpson University students graduate with a $10,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($16,668 vs. $27,000)
• Simpson University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
• More Wheeling Jesuit University 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/