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Overview |
Pepperdine | Tulane | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 10,030 students)
Pepperdine vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Tulane?
- Pepperdine University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Pepperdine than Tulane University ($62,390.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pepperdine University than Tulane ($47,804 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 7% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($17,346 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Tulane University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Tulane University ($32,348 vs. $30,747)
Pepperdine vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 120 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Pepperdine vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Pepperdine.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Pepperdine graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $71,700)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,529)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/