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Overview |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 5,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $44,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $44,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $29,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 4,871 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 3,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Simmons University | ||
| 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 Simmons University based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 5,053 students)
Pepperdine vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Simmons University?
- Pepperdine University is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Pepperdine than Simmons University ($65,990.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Pepperdine ($29,575 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 36.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($17,104 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Pepperdine University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($33,874 vs. $32,986)
Pepperdine vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 63 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Pepperdine (49.9%)
Pepperdine vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Simmons University? 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 Simmons University and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Simmons University (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University and Pepperdine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Simmons University and Pepperdine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University 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/