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Riverside, CA · Orange, CA
| California Baptist University | Chapman University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,285/yr | $46,555/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,298/yr | $33,559/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,063 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,941/yr | $33,978/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,620/yr | $33,709/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,179/yr | $40,011/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,971/yr | $55,066/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,140/yr | $17,814/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $22,088/yr | $15,614/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,062/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,448/yr | $3,332/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $54,038/yr | $83,146/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,228/yr | $64,984/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,228/yr | $64,984/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 42% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 60% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 85% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1260–1440 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1357 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 28–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 28–35 · Math 25–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,935 | 15,914 |
| Students accepted | 5,838 | 8,849 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,282 | 1,806 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 82% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,504/yr | $70,070/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,450–$88,303 | $42,691–$100,753 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 84% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 81% |
| Black students graduating | 44% | 69% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 81% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,336/yr | $58,080/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 71% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 83% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 72% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 71% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,531/yr | $67,467/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Psychology 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Visual & Performing Arts 19% · Communication & Journalism 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $115,491/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $124,016/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,179 | 7,478 |
| Students per professor | 21 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,485 | 2,047 |
| Average professor pay | $10,941/mo | $13,611/mo |
| Full-time professors | 48% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $42,597 | $79,694 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Riverside, CA | Orange, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1950 | 1861 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Men | 38% | 39% |
| Women | 62% | 61% |
| White students | 30% | 47% |
| Black students | 6.9% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 44% | 20% |
| Asian students | 5.9% | 16% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 8.9% |
| Other / not reported | 5.9% | 2.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 42% | 18% |
| Part-time students | 8.9% | 3.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 2.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,630/yr | $21,557/yr |
| Endowment | $157.6M | $804.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,670 | 3,714 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,630/yr | $11,646/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,820/yr | $5,732/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 430 | 595 |
| Athletic scholarships | $10.7M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $37.8M | $6.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $41.6M | $6.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $374,030 | $20,595 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.