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Overview |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 64% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1370/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 5,581 students)
Pepperdine vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Brandeis University?
- Pepperdine University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Pepperdine than Brandeis University ($62,390.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brandeis University than Pepperdine ($45,565 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 8.6% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($17,092 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Brandeis University (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($33,733 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 134 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Pepperdine vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Brandeis University? 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 Brandeis University and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Pepperdine University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $66,700)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/