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Babson Loyola Marymount Chapman USD Northeastern Oxy Fordham Brandeis University SCU BC Providence USC| Pepperdine University | Bentley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1258/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Bentley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 5,165 students)
Pepperdine vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Bentley?
- Pepperdine University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Pepperdine than Bentley University ($62,390.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bentley University than Pepperdine ($44,233 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pepperdine University are 0.5% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,560 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Bentley University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Bentley University ($32,348 vs. $30,733)
Pepperdine vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 18 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Bentley? 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 Bentley and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Pepperdine University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Pepperdine graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $71,700)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/