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Overview |
Chapman | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 2,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $29,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $24,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 1,893 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 1,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $232 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Chapman | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 2,885 students)
Chapman vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Wheaton College?
- Chapman University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Chapman than Wheaton College ($60,288.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Chapman ($29,961 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 45% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,690 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($33,510 vs. $24,272)
Chapman vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 97 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Chapman University (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $200 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $22,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/