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Overview |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $272 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Gonzaga | ||
| 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 Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 7,306 students)
Chapman vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Gonzaga?
- Chapman University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Chapman than Gonzaga University ($62,400.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Chapman ($40,295 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 15.2% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,080 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($33,274 vs. $29,150)
Chapman vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 12 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Chapman (55.6%)
Chapman vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Chapman University (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,394)
- Chapman graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($216 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga 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/