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Overview |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | PLNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 4,319 students)
Chapman vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or PLNU?
- Chapman University is 49.2% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Chapman than Point Loma Nazarene University ($60,288.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Chapman ($34,933 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 43.7% lower than costs at Chapman University ($11,800 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 72.5% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($33,510 vs. $19,422)
Chapman vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 69 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or PLNU? 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 PLNU and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is the same as at Point Loma Nazarene University (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $600 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $53,500)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,062 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/