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Overview |
Chapman | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,231 students)
Chapman vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Calvin College?
- Chapman University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Chapman than Calvin College ($60,288.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Chapman ($25,775 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 52.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,150 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College 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 College ($33,510 vs. $26,448)
Chapman vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 15 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Chapman University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,449)
- Chapman graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($216 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/