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Overview |
Chapman | Denison | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Chapman | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,416 students)
Chapman vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Denison?
- Chapman University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Chapman than Denison University ($60,288.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Chapman ($38,267 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 17.7% lower than costs at Chapman University ($14,400 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Chapman University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Chapman University ($36,497 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Denison (22%)
Chapman vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Denison? 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 Denison and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Chapman University (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/