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Overview |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 56% |
Admission |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,787 students)
Chapman vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Bucknell than Chapman University ($61,408.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Chapman ($39,965 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 10.4% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,358 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Bucknell University (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Chapman University ($37,775 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 98 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Chapman vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Chapman University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/