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Overview |
Chapman | TCU | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
Chapman | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $222 |
Diversity |
Chapman | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or TCU?
- Chapman University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than TCU for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $53,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Chapman than Texas Christian University ($60,288.00 vs. $53,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than Chapman ($44,190 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 19% lower than costs at Chapman University ($14,250 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Chapman University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($33,510 vs. $28,048)
Chapman vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 3 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than TCU (56.1%)
Chapman vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or TCU? 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 TCU and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Chapman University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $562 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($20,938 vs. $21,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/