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Overview |
Chapman | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Chapman | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1280/1458 | ||
| 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 | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $259 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Westmont College | ||
| 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 Westmont College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,284 students)
Chapman vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Westmont College?
- Chapman University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Chapman than Westmont College ($60,288.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Chapman ($33,112 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 7.6% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,760 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Chapman University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Chapman University ($33,900 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 38 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Westmont College? 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 Westmont College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Chapman University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $500 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,123)
- Chapman graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($216 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/