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Loyola Marymount UW-Seattle USD Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Pepperdine Oxy UWT USC SCU UWB| Chapman University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $253 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Chapman | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 7,121 students)
Chapman vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Seattle U?
- Chapman University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Chapman than Seattle University ($60,288.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Chapman ($35,412 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 25.4% lower than costs at Chapman University ($13,524 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,510 vs. $30,917)
Chapman vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 25 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Seattle University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($20,938 vs. $24,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($216 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/