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Overview |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $196 |
Diversity |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | UNLV | ||
| 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
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or UNLV?
- Chapman University is 638.9% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.1% higher at Chapman than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($60,288.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Chapman ($13,159 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 47.3% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,512 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Chapman University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 428% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($33,510 vs. $6,346)
Chapman vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 210 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $1,920 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($19,018 vs. $20,938)
- UNLV graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($196 vs. $216)
- More Chapman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/