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Overview |
Chapman | Union University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Chapman | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $256 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Union University | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,731 students)
Chapman vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Union University?
- Chapman University is 69.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Chapman than Union University ($60,288.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Chapman ($28,585 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 57.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($10,740 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Union University ($33,510 vs. $28,520)
Chapman vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 54 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University 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 Union University (52.6%)
Chapman vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Union 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 Union University and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Union University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $48,200)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $3,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $24,840)
- Chapman graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($216 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/