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Overview |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 5,670 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $50,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $26,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 78% |
Admission |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 11,092 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 5,267 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1250/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $242 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Emerson | ||
| 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 5,670 students)
Chapman vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Emerson?
- Chapman University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Chapman than Emerson College ($62,400.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chapman University than Emerson ($48,037 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 16.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,378 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Emerson College (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,274 vs. $26,447)
Chapman vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 6 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Chapman vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Chapman University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,200)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More Emerson 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/