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Overview |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $216 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Chapman | ||
| 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 Prescott College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 77.5% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Chapman than Prescott College ($60,288.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Chapman ($25,317 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 78.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($9,520 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Prescott College ($33,510 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 178 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Prescott College vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or Chapman? 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 Chapman and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Prescott College (72% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $1,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,938)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/