Chapman University vs University of San Francisco

Chapman University is in Orange, California. 

The University of San Francisco has its main campus at the Hilltop Campus. There are several other campus located at  USF Downtown San Francisco Campus, The Orange County Campus, The Pleasanton Campus, The Presidio Campus, The Sacramento Campus, The San Jose Campus, The Santa Rosa Campus. 

Starting on day one at Chapman University, students can seize numerous opportunities to enhance their college experience outside the classroom — socially, spiritually, and physically — all with health and safety in mind. From Broadway-style performances and athletics to cross-cultural initiatives and student life activities, you will find your home with the university. Chapman University is home to over 500 student-athletes who compete in 21 sports at the NCAA Division III level in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). In addition, Chapman sponsors seven club sports programs ranging from men’s lacrosse to cheerleading. Chapman is a bustling university with numerous events and activities happening daily. There are concerts, lectures, tours, sports games, plays, screenings, religious ceremonies, info sessions, student activities, gallery openings, club meetings, Greek events and much, much more. Health and safety of the Chapman Family is a top priority for the University. University's commitment can be seen in the healthy foods and fitness resources that it offers, the dedicated public safety, disability services, medical and physiological counseling staff that is on hand daily. From the Student Union in Argyros Forum where you can rent an iPad, grab a hot meal and socialize with friends to the Doti-Struppa Rock Wall in the residence halls where you can test your physical limits, students are free and welcome to immerse themselves in the whole Chapman student life experience.

At USF, students take part in a broad range of academic, cultural, social, and political organizations. They also write for the school newspaper, work with university leaders through student government, work with visual and performing arts groups, and lend a hand in community service. Student clubs are a great way to empower and enrich yourself while meeting fellow Dons who share the same passion. Once you’re on campus, you’ll have more than 100 student clubs and organizations to join. Student Leadership and Engagement understands that you seek out involvement and leadership for a variety of reasons, including serving others, networking, building skills, discovering yourself, making new friends, and creating change. The Cultural Centers include the Gender & Sexuality Center and the Intercultural Center. The centers serve as both physical spaces on campus where students build community, and as outlets for student run programs that explore social issues and identity.

Paul Anderson – member, Nevada State Assembly
Anastasia Baranova – Russian-American actress
Gustavo Arellano ('01) – former publisher and editor of OC Weekly
George Argyros ('59) – business executive, former U.S. Ambassador to Spain, former owner of Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball
Emmett Ashford ('41) – first African American umpire in Major League Baseball
David E. Bonior (MA '72) – U.S. Congressman from Michigan (1977–2003), House Minority Whip (1995–2002), House Majority Whip (1991–95)
Stephen "tWitch" Boss – DJ and dancer

Carlos Baena, animator
Ralph Barbieri, sports talk show host
Craig Blais, poet
John Brimhall, musician and author
Cupcake Brown, author and lawyer
Clint Catalyst, author and actor
JuJu Chan, actress and martial artist
George Cheung, actor and stuntman