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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine RIT Oxy St Lawrence University USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton RPI Syracuse| Chapman University | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1198/1390 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Clarkson | ||
| 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 3,603 students)
Chapman vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Clarkson?
- Chapman University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Chapman than Clarkson University ($62,400.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Chapman ($33,192 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 2.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($17,016 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Chapman University ($43,097 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 19 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Chapman (55.6%)
Chapman vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is the same as at Clarkson University (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson 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/