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Overview |
Pepperdine | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 3,035 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $60,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $60,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $35,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $41,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 58% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 8,670 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 1,829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 3,035 students)
Pepperdine vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Holy Cross?
- Pepperdine University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Pepperdine than College of the Holy Cross ($65,990.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Pepperdine ($35,455 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 31.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($17,750 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than College of the Holy Cross (91% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 24.7% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($41,140 vs. $32,986)
Pepperdine vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Pepperdine .
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Pepperdine vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Pepperdine University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $8,700 more per year than Pepperdine graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $71,700)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/