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Lafayette College Loyola Marymount Villanova Bucknell Colgate USD University of Richmond Pepperdine BU Oxy Washington and Lee Case Western| Chapman University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 55% |
Admission |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $250 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Lehigh | ||
| 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 Lehigh based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 7,394 students)
Chapman vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Lehigh?
- Chapman University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Chapman than Lehigh University ($60,288.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Chapman ($30,453 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 6.7% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,890 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Lehigh University (87% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Chapman University ($44,116 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 121 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Lehigh (37%)
Chapman vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Chapman University (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $35,100 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($20,938 vs. $24,256)
- Chapman graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($216 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/