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Overview |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #831 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 66% |
Admission |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 970/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $201 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Humboldt State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 6,025 students)
Chapman vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Humboldt State University?
- Chapman University is 949.9% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Chapman than Humboldt State University ($60,288.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Chapman ($14,325 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 35.2% lower than costs at Chapman University ($12,540 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Humboldt State University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 261.8% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($33,510 vs. $9,262)
Chapman vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 227 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Humboldt State University? 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 Humboldt State University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Humboldt State University (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $1,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,938)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/