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Overview |
UC Riverside | Chapman | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,809 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,333 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,487 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,042 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 87% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,683 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 37,563 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $216 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Riverside | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | 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 Riverside is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (26,809 students vs. 10,014 students)
UC Riverside vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 421.3% more expensive to attend than UC Riverside 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 Riverside ($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 Riverside than Chapman ($14,487 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 2.2% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($16,954 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of California Riverside (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 52% larger than aid received University of California Riverside ($33,510 vs. $22,042)
UC Riverside vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 98 points higher than at UC Riverside (1119)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC Riverside (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UC Riverside (68.7%)
UC Riverside vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 Riverside.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than University of California Riverside (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UC Riverside graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,200)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $1,829 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,109 vs. $20,938)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($197 vs. $216)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/