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Overview |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Redlands, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #248 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | redlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $55,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $55,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,758 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $28,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $42,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 3,872 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1113/1278 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $294 |
Diversity |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | University of Redlands | ||
| 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 University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,460 students)
Chapman vs. University of Redlands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or University of Redlands?
- Chapman University is 9% more expensive to attend than University of Redlands for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $55,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Chapman than University of Redlands ($60,288.00 vs. $55,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Redlands than Chapman ($28,157 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Redlands are 7.6% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,758 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Redlands than Chapman University (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 26.1% larger than aid received Chapman University ($42,251 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. University of Redlands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or University of Redlands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Redlands or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 87 points higher than at University of Redlands (1130)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Redlands (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- University of Redlands has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. University of Redlands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or University of Redlands? 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 Redlands and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than University of Redlands (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Redlands earn on average $2,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $7,562 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($20,938 vs. $28,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($216 vs. $294)
- More University of Redlands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/