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Overview |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Santa Paula, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | thomasaquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $24,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $14,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 57% |
Admission |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 262 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 62.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $175 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| 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 Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 516 students)
Chapman vs. Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Thomas Aquinas College?
- Chapman University is 123.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.3% higher at Chapman than Thomas Aquinas College ($60,288.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Aquinas College than Chapman ($24,217 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 71.3% lower than costs at Chapman University ($9,900 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Thomas Aquinas College (87% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 135.8% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($33,510 vs. $14,211)
Chapman vs. Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas Aquinas College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Thomas Aquinas College (1280) is 63 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Thomas Aquinas College? 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 Thomas Aquinas College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $3,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,938)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($175 vs. $216)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/