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Overview |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $266 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 5,054 students)
Chapman vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Ithaca College?
- Chapman University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Chapman than Ithaca College ($60,288.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Chapman ($35,858 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 6.4% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,934 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($33,510 vs. $29,677)
Chapman vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Chapman .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Chapman University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,750)
- Chapman graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($216 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College 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/