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Overview |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 8,397 students)
Pepperdine vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Creighton University?
- Pepperdine University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Pepperdine than Creighton University ($62,390.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Pepperdine ($32,877 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 56.9% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($11,830 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Creighton University ($32,348 vs. $26,918)
Pepperdine vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 30 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Creighton 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 Creighton University and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Creighton University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/