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Overview |
Chapman | UOP | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 6,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | pacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | UOP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $54,506 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $54,506 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $16,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $30,975 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $38,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Chapman | UOP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 5,763 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 5,467 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1160/1420 | ||
| 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 | UOP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | UOP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $81,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $254 |
Diversity |
Chapman | UOP | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | UOP | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | UOP | ||
| 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 UOP based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 6,755 students)
Chapman vs. UOP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or UOP?
- Chapman University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Chapman than University of the Pacific ($62,400.00 vs. $54,506.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Chapman ($30,975 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 4.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,688 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Chapman University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 15.1% larger than aid received Chapman University ($38,314 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. UOP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or UOP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UOP or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 65 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Chapman (55.6%)
Chapman vs. UOP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or UOP? 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 UOP and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than University of the Pacific (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $27,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $3,687 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($20,938 vs. $24,625)
- Chapman graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($216 vs. $254)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/