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Overview |
Chapman | The New School | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 9,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $54,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $54,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $29,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $62,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $20,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
Chapman | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 9,148 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 5,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $246 |
Diversity |
Chapman | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | The New School | ||
| 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
- Chapman University is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 9,434 students)
Chapman vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or The New School?
- Chapman University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $54,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Chapman than The New School ($62,400.00 vs. $54,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chapman University than The New School ($48,037 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 71.9% lower than costs at The New School ($17,378 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than Chapman University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 62.3% larger than aid received The New School ($33,274 vs. $20,504)
Chapman vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Chapman (55.6%)
Chapman vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or The New School? 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 The New School and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than The New School (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $1,400 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,700)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,872)
- Chapman graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($216 vs. $246)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School 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/