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Overview |
Pepperdine | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 3,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $61,916 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $61,916 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $15,002 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $38,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $38,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 6,334 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 3,526 students)
Pepperdine vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Lewis and Clark?
- Pepperdine University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $61,916.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Pepperdine than Lewis & Clark College ($65,990.00 vs. $61,916.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Pepperdine ($38,247 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 55.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($15,002 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($38,507 vs. $32,986)
Pepperdine vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Pepperdine (49.9%)
Pepperdine vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Lewis & Clark College (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lewis and Clark 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/