- Both Chapman University and Santa Clara University (SCU) are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Chapman University has more expensive tuition of $62,784 than SCU ($59,241).
- SCU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.56% than Chapman University (57.24%).
- SCU has higher SAT scores of 1,364 than Chapman University (1,300).
- Chapman University is larger with 10,014 students than SCU (9,178 students).
Chapman University View More Rivals | Santa Clara University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in California | Rankings | #11 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Orange, CA | Location | Santa Clara, CA |
| Known as | SCU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $62,784 | Undergraduate | $59,241 |
| $38,604 | Graduate | $25,873 |
| $28,416 | Financial Aid | $26,351 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $73 graduate |
| 57.24% | Acceptance Rate | 53.56% |
| 22.50% | Yield | 17.40% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,014 | Total Students | 9,178 |
| 7,869 | Undergraduate | 6,115 |
| 2,145 | Graduate | 3,063 |
| Online Enrollment | 399 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 91% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,714) $11,362 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,592 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 544 Full-time 631 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 585 Full-time 273 Part-time |
| 1,518 Full-time 672 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| $113,876 for Faculties $83,994 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time |