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Overview |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 83% |
Admission |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $205 |
Diversity |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 9,103 students)
Chapman vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or UC Merced?
- Chapman University is 421.3% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Chapman than University of California Merced ($60,288.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Chapman ($13,549 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 14.1% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($16,954 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of California Merced (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 29.5% larger than aid received University of California Merced ($33,510 vs. $25,868)
Chapman vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 192 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than University of California Merced (72% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $1,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,899 vs. $20,938)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($205 vs. $216)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/