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Overview |
Chapman | USF | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 9,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | usfca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $54,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $54,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $42,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $30,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Chapman | USF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 23,103 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 16,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | USF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chapman | USF | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | USF | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | USF | ||
| 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 USF based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 9,688 students)
Chapman vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or USF?
- Chapman University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than USF for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Chapman than University of San Francisco ($60,288.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Francisco than Chapman ($42,953 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 2.4% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,550 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than Chapman University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 8.4% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($33,510 vs. $30,916)
Chapman vs. USF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 45 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USF (3.57)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than USF (71.2%)
Chapman vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or USF? 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 USF and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than University of San Francisco (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $16,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,062 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/