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Overview |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,296 | 9,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,704 | $65,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,704 | $65,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,234 | $23,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,510 | $52,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,096 | $32,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,003 | 12,457 | ||
| Admitted | 2,405 | 6,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 5,296 students)
Biola University vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $46,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Pepperdine than Biola University ($65,990.00 vs. $46,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Pepperdine ($30,510 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 107.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($11,234 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Biola University ($32,986 vs. $28,096)
Biola University vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 111 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Pepperdine (49.9%)
Biola University vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Pepperdine? 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 Pepperdine and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Biola University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/