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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Oxy USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton San Diego State UC Riverside USF UCI| Chapman University | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $289 |
Diversity |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,577 students)
Chapman vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or St. Kate's?
- Chapman University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Chapman than St Catherine University ($60,288.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Chapman ($19,976 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 71.3% lower than costs at Chapman University ($9,900 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Chapman University ($37,012 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 185 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than St Catherine University (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $4,000 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $7,062 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($20,938 vs. $28,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($216 vs. $289)
- More St. Kate's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/