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Overview |
Chapman | IIT | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 6,943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #186 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | iit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | IIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $28,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $40,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | IIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,243 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 4,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 61.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | IIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | IIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $79,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | IIT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | IIT | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | IIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than IIT based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 6,943 students)
Chapman vs. IIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or IIT?
- Chapman University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Chapman than Illinois Institute of Technology ($60,288.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Chapman ($28,702 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 8.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,570 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 20.1% larger than aid received Chapman University ($40,243 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. IIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or IIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IIT or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 34 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at IIT (28)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than IIT (61.4%)
Chapman vs. IIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or IIT? 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 IIT and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $25,200 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/