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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 94% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 10,030 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 986.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254% higher at Pepperdine than California State University Long Beach ($62,390.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than Pepperdine ($9,346 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 24.3% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($14,932 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than California State University Long Beach (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 241.3% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($32,348 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 170 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach 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 Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than California State University Long Beach (81% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/