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Lehigh Loyola Marymount Bucknell USD Villanova Pepperdine Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Oxy| Chapman University | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Chapman | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Chapman | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,729 students)
Chapman vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Lafayette College?
- Chapman University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Chapman than Lafayette College ($60,288.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Chapman ($37,186 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 2.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,954 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Chapman University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($33,510 vs. $24,981)
Chapman vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 77 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Chapman vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Chapman University (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $26,900 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/