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Overview |
UCSC | Chapman | ||
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,478 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsc.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSC | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,185 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,975 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,202 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 87% |
Admission |
UCSC | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,912 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 30,926 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
UCSC | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSC | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,959 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $216 |
Diversity |
UCSC | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCSC | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UCSC | 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 Santa Cruz is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (19,478 students vs. 10,014 students)
UCSC vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSC or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 421.3% more expensive to attend than UCSC 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 Santa Cruz ($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 Santa Cruz than Chapman ($17,975 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of California Santa Cruz ($16,954 vs. $18,185)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of California Santa Cruz (87% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 58.1% larger than aid received University of California Santa Cruz ($33,510 vs. $21,202)
UCSC vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSC or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or UCSC .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 16 points higher than at UCSC (1201)
- Incoming UCSC students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UCSC (3.63)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UCSC (46.9%)
UCSC vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSC 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 UCSC.
- The graduation rate at UCSC is higher than Chapman University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $3,700 more per year than UCSC graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,400)
- University of California Santa Cruz students graduate with a $979 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,959 vs. $20,938)
- UCSC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($206 vs. $216)
- More UCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/