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Overview |
Chapman | Drake | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Chapman | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Chapman | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Drake | ||
| 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 Drake based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 4,685 students)
Chapman vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Drake?
- Chapman University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Chapman than Drake University ($60,288.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Chapman ($30,333 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 46.5% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,570 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Drake University ($33,510 vs. $31,274)
Chapman vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 7 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Drake (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Drake (67.2%)
Chapman vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Drake? 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 Drake and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Chapman University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Drake 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/