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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Elon Wofford College Clemson Oxy USC SCU Davidson UOP Cal State Fullerton| Chapman University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Furman | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $263 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,443 students)
Chapman vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Furman?
- Chapman University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Chapman than Furman University ($60,288.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Chapman ($33,370 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 11.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,148 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Chapman University ($36,384 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Furman (67%)
Chapman vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Furman? 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 Furman and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Chapman University (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $200 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,443)
- Chapman graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/