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Lafayette College Villanova Loyola Marymount Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond Chapman USD BU Oxy Washington and Lee SCU| Pepperdine University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 55% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Lehigh | ||
| 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 Lehigh based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 7,394 students)
Pepperdine vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Lehigh?
- Pepperdine University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Pepperdine than Lehigh University ($62,390.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Pepperdine ($30,453 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 16.8% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($15,890 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Lehigh University (94% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($44,116 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 112 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Lehigh (37%)
Pepperdine vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Pepperdine University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Pepperdine graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $71,700)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $1,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/