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Babson Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University Oxy BC Providence USC BU| Chapman University | Bentley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 5,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $58,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $58,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $19,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $43,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $33,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 86% |
Admission |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 10,482 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 5,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1250/1410 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $274 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Bentley | ||
| 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 Bentley based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 5,264 students)
Chapman vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Bentley?
- Chapman University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Chapman than Bentley University ($62,400.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bentley University than Chapman ($43,858 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 10.5% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,378 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Bentley University (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Chapman University ($33,293 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 27 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Chapman vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Bentley? 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 Bentley and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Chapman University (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $33,100 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($216 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/