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Loyola Marymount NJIT USD RPI Pepperdine Rutgers NYU Oxy USC RIT Lehigh SCU| Chapman University | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Stevens | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $58,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $58,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $43,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $32,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 14,170 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 6,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 43.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1370/1500 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $292 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Chapman | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Stevens | ||
| 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 Stevens based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 8,842 students)
Chapman vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Stevens?
- Chapman University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $58,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Chapman than Stevens Institute of Technology ($62,400.00 vs. $58,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Chapman ($43,665 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 7.3% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($17,378 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($33,274 vs. $32,789)
Chapman vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 123 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Chapman vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Chapman University (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $35,000 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $7,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($20,938 vs. $28,250)
- Chapman graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($216 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/