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Overview |
Chapman | RPI | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $60,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Chapman | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1330/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $284 |
Diversity |
Chapman | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 RPI based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 7,024 students)
Chapman vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or RPI?
- Chapman University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $60,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Chapman than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($62,400.00 vs. $60,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Chapman ($35,940 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 0.9% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($17,378 vs. $17,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Chapman University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 32.2% larger than aid received Chapman University ($43,994 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1368) is 151 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming RPI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Chapman (55.6%)
Chapman vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or RPI? 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 RPI and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Chapman University (84% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $28,400 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,562 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($216 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/