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Loyola Marymount UCSD USD UCSB UCI UCSC Pepperdine UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA Oxy| University of California Davis | Chapman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 87% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $216 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Chapman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 10,014 students)
UC Davis vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 421.3% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Chapman than University of California Davis ($60,288.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Chapman ($17,385 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($16,954 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of California Davis (87% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 63.1% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($33,510 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 9 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming UC Davis students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis 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 UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Chapman University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $11,100 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $54,100)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $6,262 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($14,676 vs. $20,938)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($151 vs. $216)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/