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Overview |
Chapman | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $232 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Cedarville University | ||
| 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 4,960 students)
Chapman vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Cedarville University?
- Chapman University is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Chapman than Cedarville University ($60,288.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Chapman ($25,462 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 101.8% lower than costs at Chapman University ($8,400 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 70.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($33,510 vs. $19,637)
Chapman vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 48 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Chapman vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Cedarville University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $45,900)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $22,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/