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Overview |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #48 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $60,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $60,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $19,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $43,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $21,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 3,099 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 865 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 27.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $144 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,099 students)
Chapman vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Scripps College?
- Scripps College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Scripps College than Chapman University ($60,494.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Scripps College than Chapman ($43,923 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 16.9% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,954 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Scripps College ($33,510 vs. $21,143)
Chapman vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 145 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Chapman vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Scripps College? 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 Scripps College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Chapman University (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,100)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $6,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,938)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($144 vs. $216)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/