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Overview |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Chapman University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Chapman than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($60,288.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Chapman ($29,651 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 22.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($13,890 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 10.4% larger than aid received Chapman University ($37,006 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 40 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $7,700 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/