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Overview |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #366 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $281 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Florida Tech | ||
| 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 Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 8,315 students)
Chapman vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Florida Tech?
- Chapman University is 41% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Chapman than Florida Institute of Technology ($60,288.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Chapman ($30,752 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 35.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($12,546 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Chapman University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($33,510 vs. $27,218)
Chapman vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 23 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Chapman vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Florida Tech? 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 Florida Tech and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $8,500 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,180)
- Chapman graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($216 vs. $281)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/