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Overview |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1285/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Chapman based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Chapman for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Pepperdine than Chapman University ($62,390.00 vs. $60,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chapman University than Pepperdine ($45,033 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 9.5% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,954 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Chapman University (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($33,510 vs. $32,348)
Chapman vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 9 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Chapman students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Chapman vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Pepperdine? 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 Pepperdine and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Chapman University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/