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Overview |
Chapman | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | St Olaf | ||
| 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 Olaf based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,046 students)
Chapman vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or St Olaf?
- Chapman University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Chapman than St Olaf College ($60,288.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Chapman ($26,171 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 36.2% lower than costs at Chapman University ($12,450 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Chapman University ($40,399 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 65 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
Chapman vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Chapman University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $400 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $53,700)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/