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Overview |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,088 students)
Chapman vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Augsburg College?
- Chapman University is 46% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Chapman than Augsburg College ($60,288.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Chapman ($25,409 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 46.7% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,559 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($33,510 vs. $32,266)
Chapman vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 185 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Augsburg College? 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 Augsburg College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Augsburg College (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,000)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/