Chapman University vs PLNU

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Chapman University has more expensive tuition & fees ($62,784) than PLNU ($43,550).
It is harder to admit to Chapman University than PLNU.
Chapman University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,340) than PLNU (1,270).
Chapman University has higher submitted ACT score (30) than PLNU (27).
Chapman University has more students with 10,014 students while PLNU has 4,319 students.
Chapman University has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while PLNU's ratio is 13 to 1.
Chapman University has more full-time faculties with 544 faculties while PLNU has 149 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Chapman University and Point Loma Nazarene University.

Chapman University	vs.	PLNU
Orange, California	Location	San Diego, California
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, 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)
$62,784	2024 Tuition & Fees	$43,550
81%	% Receiving Financial Aid	100%
$28,416	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$16,826

55.61 %	Acceptance Rates	81.76 %
20.41 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	26.22 %
1,340	SAT Score	1,270
30	ACT Score	27
83 %	Graduation Rate	75 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	19 %
91 %	Retention Rate	85 %
10,014	Student Population	4,319
544	Number of Faculties	149
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

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