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Overview |
Chapman | Colorado College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | coloradocollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Colorado College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $64,554 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $64,554 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $14,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $33,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $46,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 54% |
Admission |
Chapman | Colorado College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,846 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 41.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | Colorado College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Colorado College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $211 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Colorado College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Colorado College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Colorado College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,203 students)
Chapman vs. Colorado College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Colorado College?
- Colorado College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Colorado College than Chapman University ($64,554.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado College than Chapman ($33,178 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 17.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($14,376 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Colorado College (87% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Chapman University ($46,160 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Colorado College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Colorado College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado College or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Chapman vs. Colorado College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Colorado College? 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 Colorado College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Chapman University (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,938)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/