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Overview |
Pepperdine | Clark University | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 4,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $54,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $54,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $32,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $31,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 10,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 4,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1240/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Clark 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 4,124 students)
Pepperdine vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Clark University?
- Pepperdine University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Pepperdine than Clark University ($65,990.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Pepperdine ($32,767 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 99.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($11,690 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Pepperdine University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Clark University ($32,986 vs. $31,916)
Pepperdine vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Clark 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 Clark University and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Clark University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $50,100)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clark 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/