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Loyola Marymount Chapman U of R USD Carnegie Mellon Oxy Oberlin Emory SCU Lehigh WUSTL USC| Pepperdine University | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Case Western | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 10,030 students)
Pepperdine vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Case Western?
- Pepperdine University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Pepperdine than Case Western Reserve University ($62,390.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than Pepperdine ($38,279 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 7.8% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($17,220 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Case Western Reserve University (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($35,452 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 172 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Pepperdine vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Case Western Reserve University (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Pepperdine graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $71,700)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $1,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/