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Overview |
UCSB | Chapman | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 87% |
Admission |
UCSB | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 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 |
UCSB | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $216 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UCSB | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | 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 Santa Barbara is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 10,014 students)
UCSB vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 421.3% more expensive to attend than UCSB 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 Santa Barbara ($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 Santa Barbara than Chapman ($16,874 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Santa Barbara are 0.4% lower than costs at Chapman University ($16,883 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than University of California Santa Barbara (87% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 64.4% larger than aid received University of California Santa Barbara ($33,510 vs. $20,389)
UCSB vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 31 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman UCSB 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 UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB 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 UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than Chapman University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $4,900 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,100)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $4,487 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($16,451 vs. $20,938)
- UCSB graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($170 vs. $216)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/