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Overview |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $263 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Trinity | ||
| 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 based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,692 students)
Chapman vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Trinity?
- Chapman University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Chapman than Trinity University ($60,288.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Chapman ($30,038 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 20% lower than costs at Chapman University ($14,134 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Chapman University ($33,614 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 77 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Chapman vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Trinity? 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 and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Chapman University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/