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Overview |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 59% |
Admission |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $155 |
Diversity |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or San Jose State?
- Chapman University is 949.9% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Chapman than San Jose State University ($60,288.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Chapman ($14,219 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 9.5% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,954 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than San Jose State University (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 263.8% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($33,510 vs. $9,210)
Chapman vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 162 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or San Jose State? 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 San Jose State and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than San Jose State University (72% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $54,100)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,938)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($155 vs. $216)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/