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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Oxy USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton San Diego State UC Riverside USF UCI| Chapman University | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 30% |
Admission |
Chapman | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $442 |
Diversity |
Chapman | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Chapman | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 507 students)
Chapman vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or SCI-Arc?
- Chapman University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than SCI-Arc for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $49,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Chapman than Southern California Institute of Architecture ($60,288.00 vs. $49,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Chapman ($19,041 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 26.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($13,440 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (87% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 29.4% larger than aid received Chapman University ($43,364 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 101 points higher than at SCI-Arc (1116)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SCI-Arc (27)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Chapman vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $7,700 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $46,400)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $21,812 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($20,938 vs. $42,750)
- Chapman graduates are paying $226 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($216 vs. $442)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/