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Overview |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 6,464 students)
Chapman vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Marist College?
- Chapman University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Chapman than Marist College ($60,288.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Chapman ($39,364 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 1.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,954 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Chapman University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Marist College ($33,510 vs. $22,904)
Chapman vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Chapman vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Marist College? 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 Marist College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Chapman University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Marist College 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/