Colleges Compare Chapman University vs Pepperdine University Chapman University vs Pepperdine University Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure Chapman University Pepperdine University Admit rate 65% 63% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1260–1440 1290–1450 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 28–31 29–32 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Early decision II: Jan 15 Not checked yet
Cost Measure Chapman University Pepperdine University Sticker price per year $85,323 $95,168 Average paid after grants $46,708 $48,065
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Chapman University Pepperdine University Under $30,000 $34,494 $38,093 $30,000–$48,000 $30,442 $35,990 $48,000–$75,000 $31,307 $38,110 $75,000–$110,000 $41,191 $42,539 Over $110,000 $55,261 $63,600
After you start Measure Chapman University Pepperdine University Undergrads 7,478 3,553 Graduate within 6 years 80% 85% Come back for year two 92% 88% Median earnings 10 years after starting $80,694 $89,410 Median debt at graduation $19,500 $21,500
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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