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Overview |
Chapman | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $263 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Whittier 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 Whittier College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,192 students)
Chapman vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Whittier College?
- Chapman University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Whittier College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Chapman than Whittier College ($60,288.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Chapman ($28,368 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whittier College are 8.5% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,623 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Chapman University ($34,623 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 160 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Whittier 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 Whittier College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Whittier College (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $47,400)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/