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Overview |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $261 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Creighton University | ||
| 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 Creighton University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 8,397 students)
Chapman vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Creighton University?
- Chapman University is 38% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Chapman than Creighton University ($60,288.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Chapman ($32,877 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 43.3% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,830 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Creighton University ($33,510 vs. $26,918)
Chapman vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 21 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Creighton 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 Creighton University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Chapman University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,394 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,332)
- Chapman graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($216 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/