Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Loyola Marymount Chapman USD Oxy SCU USC UCLA UCSB Westmont College PLNU SMU UCI| Pepperdine University | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Pepperdine | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | soka.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Pepperdine | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $33,218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Soka University of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1240/1440 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Soka University of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Soka University of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Soka University of America | ||
| 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 Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 455 students)
Pepperdine vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Soka University of America?
- Pepperdine University is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at Pepperdine than Soka University of America ($62,390.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Pepperdine ($17,928 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 38.3% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($13,422 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 5.7% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($34,200 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 3 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Pepperdine University (87% vs. 81%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/