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Overview |
Pepperdine | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Calvin College | ||
| 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 Calvin College based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 3,231 students)
Pepperdine vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Calvin College?
- Pepperdine University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Pepperdine than Calvin College ($62,390.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Pepperdine ($25,775 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 66.5% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($11,150 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Calvin College ($32,348 vs. $26,448)
Pepperdine vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 24 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Calvin College? 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 Calvin College and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Calvin College (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $47,000)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/