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Overview |
CSU | Chapman | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 87% |
Admission |
CSU | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $216 |
Diversity |
CSU | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 State University Chico is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 10,014 students)
CSU vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 949.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Chapman than California State University Chico ($60,288.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Chapman ($15,517 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 11.5% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,212 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than California State University Chico (87% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 265.7% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($33,510 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 214 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Chapman (72.5%)
CSU vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than California State University Chico (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $1,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $3,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,938)
- CSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($175 vs. $216)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/