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Overview |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 18,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $57,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $57,693 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $18,619 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $18,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $60,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 53% |
Admission |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 56,378 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 3.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $128 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Stanford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stanford University is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (18,283 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Stanford?
- Chapman University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Stanford for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Chapman than Stanford University ($60,288.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Chapman ($18,279 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 9.8% lower than costs at Stanford University ($16,954 vs. $18,619)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Stanford University (87% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Chapman University ($60,619 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 262 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Stanford (3.7%)
Chapman vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Stanford? 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 Stanford and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Chapman University (96% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $68,800 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $54,100)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $8,463 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($12,475 vs. $20,938)
- Stanford graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($128 vs. $216)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/