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Overview |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 1,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | pomona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $61,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $61,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $20,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $17,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $63,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 56% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 12,121 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 49.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $70,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $113 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Pomona | ||
| 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 Pomona based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 1,664 students)
Pepperdine vs. Pomona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Pomona?
- Pepperdine University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Pepperdine than Pomona College ($65,990.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Pepperdine ($17,423 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pomona College are 14.2% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($20,374 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Pomona College (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 93.3% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($63,773 vs. $32,986)
Pepperdine vs. Pomona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Pomona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pomona or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 209 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Pomona (6.8%)
Pepperdine vs. Pomona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Pomona? 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 Pomona and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Pepperdine University (95% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/