| Simpson vs. Mount Saint Mary's |
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|---|---|---|
#33 in Federal Region IX Universities #53 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #42 in Federal Region IX Universities #72 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$39,708 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$49,564 |
| expensive$20,090 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,520 |
| Less$21,024 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,815 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier86.03% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.13% |
| Favorable24.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.99% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller992 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,312 |
| Smaller820 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,731 |
| Smaller172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger581 |
| Smaller151 | Online Student Population | Larger201 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 556) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 110 | Number of faculty | 434 |
| Lower$68,092 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,207 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.