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Overview |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 4,473 students)
Pepperdine vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Providence?
- Pepperdine University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Pepperdine than Providence College ($62,390.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Pepperdine ($43,970 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 12.2% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,540 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Providence College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Providence College ($32,348 vs. $30,971)
Pepperdine vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Providence? 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 Providence and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Pepperdine University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $68,000)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/