Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Chapman's yield is 6 pts higher than Fordham's
Yield rate - 2
Fordham's SAT midpoint is 50 points higher than Chapman's
SAT midpoint - 3
Fordham admits 59% vs. 65% at Chapman
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- FordhamVery selective
- ChapmanVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- FordhamTest-optional
- ChapmanTest-optional
How they read a record
Fordham
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 72% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Chapman
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Fordham | Chapman |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why