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Overview |
Cal Poly | Chapman | ||
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,000 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calpoly.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal Poly | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,449 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,065 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 87% |
Admission |
Cal Poly | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,774 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 17,885 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 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 | 26/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal Poly | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal Poly | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,400 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,666 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $216 |
Diversity |
Cal Poly | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Cal Poly | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Cal Poly | 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
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (22,000 students vs. 10,014 students)
Cal Poly vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal Poly or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 949.9% more expensive to attend than Cal Poly for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Chapman than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($60,288.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo than Chapman ($19,184 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo are 3.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,449 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (87% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 232.9% larger than aid received California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($33,510 vs. $10,065)
Cal Poly vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal Poly or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or Cal Poly .
- The average SAT score at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (1259) is 42 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Cal Poly students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly (30.4%)
Cal Poly vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly.
- The graduation rate at Cal Poly is higher than Chapman University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn on average $15,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($69,400 vs. $54,100)
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo students graduate with a $2,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($18,666 vs. $20,938)
- Cal Poly graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($193 vs. $216)
- More Cal Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/