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Overview |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Emerson | ||
| 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 5,891 students)
Pepperdine vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Emerson?
- Pepperdine University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Pepperdine than Emerson College ($62,390.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pepperdine University than Emerson ($47,804 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pepperdine University are 5.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,560 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Emerson College (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($32,348 vs. $24,360)
Pepperdine vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 15 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is the same as at Emerson College (81% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson 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/