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Loyola Marymount USD Georgia Pepperdine Oxy Georgia State USC SCU Emory UOP Cal State Fullerton KSU| Chapman University | Mercer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Mercer | ||
| 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 Mercer based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 8,889 students)
Chapman vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Mercer?
- Chapman University is 53% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Chapman than Mercer University ($60,288.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Chapman ($22,087 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 20.7% lower than costs at Chapman University ($14,046 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Chapman University ($33,740 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is the same at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Mercer? 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 Mercer and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Mercer University (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/