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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Furman Wofford College Oxy JMU USC SCU CofC Davidson UOP| Chapman University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Elon | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 68% |
Admission |
Chapman | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $240 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Elon | ||
| 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 7,123 students)
Chapman vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Elon?
- Chapman University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Chapman than Elon University ($60,288.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than Chapman ($41,527 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 22.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($13,886 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Elon University (87% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 141.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($33,510 vs. $13,880)
Chapman vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 6 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Elon? 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 Elon and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Chapman University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,250)
- Chapman graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($216 vs. $240)
- More Elon 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/