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Overview |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Wooster | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,967 students)
Chapman vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Wooster?
- Chapman University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Chapman than The College of Wooster ($60,288.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Chapman ($28,976 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 25.6% lower than costs at Chapman University ($13,500 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Chapman University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 26.3% larger than aid received Chapman University ($42,315 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 20 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Chapman vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Chapman University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $51,200)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/