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Overview |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 67% |
Admission |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $217 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Trinity College | ||
| 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,205 students)
Chapman vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Trinity College than Chapman University ($61,070.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Chapman ($32,704 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 1.8% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,660 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Trinity College (87% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 40% larger than aid received Chapman University ($46,929 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Chapman vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Trinity 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 Trinity College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Chapman University (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $62 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $21,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($216 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/