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Loyola Marymount USD Pomona Pepperdine Claremont McKenna Oxy Stanford Caltech USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton| Chapman University | Harvey Mudd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | HMC | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | hmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | HMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $62,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $62,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $19,879 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $39,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $42,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 57% |
Admission |
Chapman | HMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 4,440 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | HMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | HMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $84,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,540 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $264 |
Diversity |
Chapman | HMC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | HMC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | HMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 HMC based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 922 students)
Chapman vs. HMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or HMC?
- Harvey Mudd College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($62,516.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at HMC than Chapman University ($62,516.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvey Mudd College than Chapman ($39,850 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 17.3% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($16,954 vs. $19,879)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Harvey Mudd College (87% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvey Mudd College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Chapman University ($42,386 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. HMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or HMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HMC or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Harvey Mudd College (1484) is 267 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming HMC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than HMC (13.4%)
Chapman vs. HMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or HMC? 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 HMC and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at HMC is higher than Chapman University (84% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Harvey Mudd College earn on average $30,800 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($84,900 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,602 lower median federal student loan debt than HMC graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,540)
- Chapman graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than HMC graduates. ($216 vs. $264)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/