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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 94% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1285/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 10,030 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 986.6% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254% higher at Pepperdine than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($62,390.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than Pepperdine ($12,480 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State Polytechnic University Pomona are 13.7% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,330 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 257.8% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($32,348 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 160 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (24)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (3.69)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a higher acceptance rate (55.4%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $16,300 more per year than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $55,400)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/