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Overview |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,175 students)
Chapman vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at St Lawrence University than Chapman University ($61,600.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Chapman ($33,283 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 6% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,995 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Chapman University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Chapman University ($44,093 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Chapman vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or St Lawrence University? 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 St Lawrence University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Chapman University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $1,000 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $53,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/