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Overview |
Pepperdine | Scripps College | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $63,216 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $63,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $20,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $45,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $37,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 55% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 3,082 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 1,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 33.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1420/1530 | ||
| 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 | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 1,103 students)
Pepperdine vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Scripps College?
- Pepperdine University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Pepperdine than Scripps College ($65,990.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Scripps College than Pepperdine ($45,505 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Scripps College are 10.8% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($20,998 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Scripps College (91% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Scripps College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($37,825 vs. $32,986)
Pepperdine vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 136 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Scripps College (33.9%)
Pepperdine vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Scripps College? 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 Scripps College and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Pepperdine University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/