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Overview |
Chapman | Providence | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 82% |
Admission |
Chapman | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 4,635 students)
Chapman vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Providence?
- Chapman University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Chapman than Providence College ($62,400.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Chapman ($46,645 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 1.3% lower than costs at Chapman University ($17,150 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Providence College (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,274 vs. $30,040)
Chapman vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Providence (48.7%)
Chapman vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Providence? 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 Providence and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Chapman University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/