- Both Chapman University and Pepperdine University are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than Chapman University ($62,784).
- Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than Chapman University (57.24%).
- Pepperdine University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than Chapman University (1,300).
- Pepperdine University is larger with 10,030 students than Chapman University (10,014 students).
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| #16 in California | Rankings | #46 in National Universities #15 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Orange, CA | Location | Malibu, CA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $62,784 | Undergraduate | $66,742 |
| $38,604 | Graduate | $42,020 |
| $28,416 | Financial Aid | $33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 57.24% | Acceptance Rate | 39.85% |
| 22.50% | Yield | 18.48% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,014 | Total Students | 10,030 |
| 7,869 | Undergraduate | 3,662 |
| 2,145 | Graduate | 6,368 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,100 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 91% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $77,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,714) $11,362 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,592 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 544 Full-time 631 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 450 Part-time |
| 1,518 Full-time 672 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time |
| $113,876 for Faculties $83,994 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time |