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Overview |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 87% |
Admission |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $216 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Chapman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 10,014 students)
UCSD vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 421.3% more expensive to attend than UCSD 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 San Diego ($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 San Diego than Chapman ($16,111 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California San Diego are 1.5% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,710 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of California San Diego (87% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 61.2% larger than aid received University of California San Diego ($33,510 vs. $20,782)
UCSD vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 127 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or Chapman? 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 Chapman and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Chapman University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $13,800 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $54,100)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $2,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,938)
- UCSD graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($191 vs. $216)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/