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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Chapman | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 87% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 State Fullerton | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $216 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | 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 Fullerton is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 10,014 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 949.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton ($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 Fullerton than Chapman ($7,925 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fullerton are 1.5% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,702 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than California State University Fullerton (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 264.5% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($33,510 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 193 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than California State University Fullerton (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,938)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($155 vs. $216)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/