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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1285/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $268 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 10,030 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Pepperdine than Loyola Marymount University ($62,390.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pepperdine University than Loyola Marymount ($47,804 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 15.3% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,098 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 54.8% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($32,348 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 4 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Loyola Marymount University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $4,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($21,668 vs. $26,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Loyola Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/