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Overview |
Chapman | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 56% |
Admission |
Chapman | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| 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 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $201 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Skidmore 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,758 students)
Chapman vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Skidmore College than Chapman University ($61,132.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Chapman ($33,389 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 1.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,632 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Skidmore College (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 36.5% larger than aid received Chapman University ($45,748 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 22 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Chapman vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Chapman University (84% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $300 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $54,100)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $1,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,938)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/