Chapman vs PLNU

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Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Chapman has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,984) than PLNU ($46,250).
It is harder to admit to Chapman than PLNU.
Chapman has a higher submitted SAT score (1,350) than PLNU (1,260).
Chapman has higher submitted ACT score (30) than PLNU (28).
Chapman has more students with 9,760 students while PLNU has 4,757 students.
Chapman has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while PLNU's ratio is 13 to 1.
Chapman has more full-time faculties with 586 faculties while PLNU has 162 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Chapman University	vs.	Point Loma Nazarene University
Orange, California	Location	San Diego, California
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$64,984	2025 Tuition & Fees	$46,250
81%	% Receiving Financial Aid	85%
$31,523	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$19,348

65.43 %	Acceptance Rates	83.68 %
15.94 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	21.41 %
1,350	SAT Score	1,260
30	ACT Score	28
82 %	Graduation Rate	77 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	18 %
92 %	Retention Rate	86 %
9,760	Student Population	4,757
586	Number of Faculties	162
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between Chapman and PLNU

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors