| Simpson vs. PLNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in Federal Region IX Universities #53 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region IX Universities #48 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$39,708 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$46,250 |
| expensive$20,090 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,880 |
| More$21,024 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,725 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier86.03% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.68% |
| Favorable24.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.41% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller992 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,757 |
| Smaller820 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,246 |
| Smaller172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,511 |
| Smaller151 | Online Student Population | Larger1,243 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,765) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 110 | Number of faculty | 496 |
| Lower$68,092 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,972 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.