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Overview |
Chapman | USD | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 9,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $55,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $55,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $18,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $37,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $37,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 84% |
Admission |
Chapman | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 15,953 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 7,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $236 |
Diversity |
Chapman | USD | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 9,110 students)
Chapman vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or USD?
- Chapman University is 12% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $55,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Chapman than University of San Diego ($62,400.00 vs. $55,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Chapman ($37,675 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 4.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($17,378 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of San Diego (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 12.5% larger than aid received Chapman University ($37,444 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 19 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at USD (28)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than USD (46.7%)
Chapman vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or USD? 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 USD and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Chapman University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $16,100 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $1,966 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,938 vs. $22,904)
- Chapman graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($216 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/