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Overview |
Chapman | SCU | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #62 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $56,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 72% |
Admission |
Chapman | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1290/1480 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $222 |
Diversity |
Chapman | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | SCU | ||
| 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
- Chapman University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 9,178 students)
Chapman vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or SCU?
- Chapman University is 6% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Chapman than Santa Clara University ($60,288.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chapman University than SCU ($45,033 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 0.9% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,954 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Santa Clara University (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($33,510 vs. $25,295)
Chapman vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 96 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming SCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SCU (3.67)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than SCU (52.1%)
Chapman vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or SCU? 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 SCU and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Chapman University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $27,800 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $562 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($20,938 vs. $21,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/