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Overview |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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 Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 5,494 students)
Pepperdine vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Pratt Institute?
- Pepperdine University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Pratt Institute for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Pepperdine than Pratt Institute Main ($62,390.00 vs. $55,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pratt Institute Main than Pepperdine ($47,326 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 20.5% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($15,408 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Pratt Institute Main (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 28% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($32,348 vs. $25,278)
Pepperdine vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 141 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Pratt Institute Main (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $49,200)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/