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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Oxy USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton San Diego State UC Riverside USF UCI| Chapman University | Pitzer College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,212 | ||
| 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 | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 34% |
Admission |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $164 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Pitzer | ||
| 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 Pitzer based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,212 students)
Chapman vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Pitzer?
- Chapman University is 0% more expensive to attend than Pitzer for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $60,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Chapman than Pitzer College ($60,288.00 vs. $60,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than Chapman ($39,809 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 17.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,954 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Pitzer College (87% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Chapman University ($39,594 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Chapman vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Pitzer? 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 Pitzer and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Chapman University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $5,043 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,938)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($164 vs. $216)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/