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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Villanova BC Providence Oxy Fordham USC SCU Trinity College UOP| Chapman University | College of the Holy Cross | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 60% |
Admission |
Chapman | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $284 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,083 students)
Chapman vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Holy Cross?
- Chapman University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Chapman than College of the Holy Cross ($60,288.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Chapman ($34,679 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 2% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,620 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than College of the Holy Cross (87% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 18.2% larger than aid received Chapman University ($39,615 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Chapman .
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Chapman vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Chapman University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($216 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/