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Overview |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 6,289 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | fairfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $55,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $55,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $47,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $25,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 95% |
Admission |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 15,463 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 6,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1240/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $77,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Fairfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 6,289 students)
Chapman vs. Fairfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Fairfield University?
- Chapman University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Chapman than Fairfield University ($62,400.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairfield University than Chapman ($47,630 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 0.1% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($17,378 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Chapman University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($33,274 vs. $25,877)
Chapman vs. Fairfield University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Fairfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfield University or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Fairfield University (45%)
Chapman vs. Fairfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Fairfield 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 Fairfield University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Chapman University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $23,000 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/