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Overview |
Chapman | Clark University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Chapman | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Chapman | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Clark 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,770 students)
Chapman vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Clark University?
- Chapman University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Chapman than Clark University ($60,288.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Chapman ($32,053 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 51.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,164 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Chapman University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Clark University ($33,510 vs. $29,716)
Chapman vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Chapman vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Clark 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 Clark University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Chapman University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/