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Overview |
Chapman | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1240/1440 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $230 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Soka University of America | ||
| 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 Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 455 students)
Chapman vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Soka University of America?
- Chapman University is 81.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Chapman than Soka University of America ($60,288.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Chapman ($17,928 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 26.3% lower than costs at Chapman University ($13,422 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 2.1% larger than aid received Chapman University ($34,200 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 12 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Chapman vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Chapman University (87% vs. 72%)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($20,938 vs. $22,288)
- Chapman graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($216 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/