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Overview |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 11,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $7,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $23,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 1,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 1,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1220/1428 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 10,030 students)
Pepperdine vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Touro College?
- Pepperdine University is 206.6% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.6% higher at Pepperdine than Touro College ($62,390.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Pepperdine ($23,960 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 164.8% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($7,010 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Touro College (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 225.4% larger than aid received Touro College ($32,348 vs. $9,941)
Pepperdine vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Touro College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Touro 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 Touro College and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Touro College (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $31,900 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Touro College graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/