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Overview |
Chapman | DU | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 13,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | du.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | DU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $55,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $55,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $42,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $30,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | DU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 19,342 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 15,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | DU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | DU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $63,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $245 |
Diversity |
Chapman | DU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | DU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | DU | ||
| 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. DU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or DU?
- Chapman University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than DU for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Chapman than University of Denver ($60,288.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Denver than Chapman ($42,423 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 9.6% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,470 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 8.3% larger than aid received University of Denver ($33,510 vs. $30,954)
Chapman vs. DU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or DU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DU or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 32 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at DU (28)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. DU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or DU? 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 DU and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Chapman University (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $9,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,761 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,699)
- Chapman graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($216 vs. $245)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/