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Overview |
Chapman | USC | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 71% |
Admission |
Chapman | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $231 |
Diversity |
Chapman | USC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | USC | ||
| 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
- University of Southern California is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or USC?
- University of Southern California is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at USC than Chapman University ($63,468.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than Chapman ($36,808 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($16,954 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of Southern California (87% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 35.1% larger than aid received Chapman University ($45,262 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 174 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming USC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than USC (12%)
Chapman vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or USC? 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 USC and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Chapman University (90% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $31,400 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $1,437 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($20,938 vs. $22,375)
- Chapman graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($216 vs. $231)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/