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Overview |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 3,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $34,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $34,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 9,041 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1190/1356 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $251 |
Diversity |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | University of Portland | ||
| 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 University of Portland based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 3,457 students)
Chapman vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or University of Portland?
- Chapman University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Chapman than University of Portland ($62,400.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Chapman ($34,951 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Portland are 4.7% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,600 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 3.6% larger than aid received Chapman University ($34,476 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 22 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Chapman (55.6%)
Chapman vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or University of Portland? 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 Portland and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Chapman University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $4,900 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($20,938 vs. $24,313)
- Chapman graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($216 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/