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Overview |
Chapman | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Chapman | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | University of Dayton | ||
| 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
- University of Dayton is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or University of Dayton?
- Chapman University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Chapman than University of Dayton ($60,288.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Chapman ($30,590 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 10.2% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,390 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Chapman University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 5% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($33,510 vs. $31,920)
Chapman vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 30 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Chapman University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $3,200 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/