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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,848 | 9,961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $62,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $62,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $17,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,898 | $48,037 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,441 | $33,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 87% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,775 | 15,914 | ||
| Admitted | 33,737 | 8,849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1250/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $216 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Chapman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (26,848 students vs. 9,961 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 986.7% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.1% higher at Chapman than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($62,400.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than Chapman ($11,898 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State Polytechnic University Pomona are 6.4% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,330 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 218.7% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($33,274 vs. $10,441)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 151 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (24)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (3.69)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Chapman (55.6%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Chapman? 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 Chapman and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn on average $1,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $54,100)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $1,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,938)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($196 vs. $216)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/