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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Whitman College Oxy Willamette University USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton San Diego State UC Riverside| Chapman University | Lewis & Clark College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $253 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,595 students)
Chapman vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Lewis and Clark?
- Chapman University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Chapman than Lewis & Clark College ($60,288.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Chapman ($35,832 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 17.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($14,384 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Chapman University ($38,167 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Chapman vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Chapman University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,900)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($20,938 vs. $24,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($216 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark 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/