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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University Oxy University of Dayton USC Loyola SCU| Chapman University | Butler University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Butler | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Chapman | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Butler | ||
| 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 Butler based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 5,525 students)
Chapman vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Butler?
- Chapman University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Chapman than Butler University ($60,288.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than Chapman ($37,399 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 11.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,260 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Chapman University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($33,510 vs. $25,728)
Chapman vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 8 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Butler (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Butler? 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 Butler and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is the same as at Butler University (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/