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Overview |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #18 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | claremontmckenna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $28,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $50,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 49% |
Admission |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 5,709 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 10.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $97,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $14,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $154 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Claremont McKenna | ||
| 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,389 students)
Chapman vs. Claremont McKenna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Claremont McKenna?
- Claremont McKenna College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Claremont McKenna than Chapman University ($60,480.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Chapman ($28,701 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 10.4% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($16,954 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Claremont McKenna College (87% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 49.3% larger than aid received Chapman University ($50,020 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Claremont McKenna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Claremont McKenna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claremont McKenna or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 191 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Chapman vs. Claremont McKenna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Claremont McKenna? 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 Claremont McKenna and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Chapman University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $43,700 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $54,100)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $5,971 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($14,967 vs. $20,938)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($154 vs. $216)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/