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Overview |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Simmons University | ||
| 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 Simmons University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 5,710 students)
Chapman vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Simmons University?
- Chapman University is 40% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Chapman than Simmons University ($60,288.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Chapman ($24,423 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 3.6% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,368 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Chapman University ($36,606 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 54 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Simmons University? 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 Simmons University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Simmons University (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,800)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/