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Bentley Loyola Marymount USD Northeastern BU BC Pepperdine Brandeis University Oxy Fordham USC SCU| Chapman University | Babson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Babson | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 3,943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | babson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Babson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $56,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $56,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $20,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $30,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $47,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 36% |
Admission |
Chapman | Babson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 7,995 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1380/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 3, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Babson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Babson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $108,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Babson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Chapman | Babson | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Babson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 3,943 students)
Chapman vs. Babson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Babson?
- Chapman University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Chapman than Babson College ($62,400.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Chapman ($30,220 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 19.6% lower than costs at Babson College ($17,378 vs. $20,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Babson College (87% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 41.3% larger than aid received Chapman University ($47,028 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. Babson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Babson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Babson or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Babson College (1317) is 100 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Babson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Babson (19.7%)
Chapman vs. Babson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Babson? 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 Babson and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Chapman University (90% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $54,400 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/