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Overview |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | La Verne, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | laverne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $45,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $45,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $25,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $34,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 6,172 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 4,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 970/1303 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | La Verne | ||
| 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 La Verne based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 5,662 students)
Chapman vs. La Verne Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or La Verne?
- Chapman University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than La Verne for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $45,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Chapman than University of La Verne ($60,288.00 vs. $45,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than Chapman ($25,103 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 11.7% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,180 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than Chapman University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 2.2% larger than aid received Chapman University ($34,244 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. La Verne Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or La Verne? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Verne or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 183 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. La Verne Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or La Verne? 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 La Verne and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than University of La Verne (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $2,100 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,000)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,062 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/