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Overview |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $273 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Calvin University | ||
| 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 Calvin University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,231 students)
Chapman vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Calvin University?
- Chapman University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Chapman than Calvin University ($60,288.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Chapman ($25,775 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 52.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,150 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Calvin University ($33,510 vs. $26,448)
Chapman vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 15 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Calvin University? 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 Calvin University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Chapman University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $47,000)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,511 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,449)
- Chapman graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($216 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/