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Overview |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,349 students)
Chapman vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Augustana?
- Chapman University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Chapman than Augustana College ($60,288.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Chapman ($24,660 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 43.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,782 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Chapman University ($34,946 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Chapman vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Chapman University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/