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Overview |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 1,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | oxy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $18,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $47,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $33,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 78% |
Admission |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 6,573 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1360/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $244 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Oxy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 1,854 students)
Chapman vs. Oxy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Oxy?
- Occidental College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $62,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Oxy than Chapman University ($62,850.00 vs. $62,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Occidental College than Chapman ($47,113 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 5.2% lower than costs at Occidental College ($17,378 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Occidental College (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Chapman University ($33,523 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. Oxy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Oxy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oxy or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 87 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Chapman vs. Oxy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Oxy? 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 Oxy and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Chapman University (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,714 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,652)
- Chapman graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($216 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/