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Overview |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 78% |
Admission |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $271 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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 Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 5,494 students)
Chapman vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Pratt Institute?
- Chapman University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Chapman than Pratt Institute Main ($60,288.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chapman University than Pratt Institute ($45,033 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 10% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,408 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Pratt Institute Main (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($33,510 vs. $25,278)
Chapman vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 132 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Chapman vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Pratt Institute Main (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,200)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,250)
- Chapman graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($216 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/