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Overview |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Redlands, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 3,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | redlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $57,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $57,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $28,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $43,425 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 3,622 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1078/1323 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $294 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | University of Redlands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 3,192 students)
Pepperdine vs. University of Redlands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or University of Redlands?
- Pepperdine University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than University of Redlands for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $57,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Pepperdine than University of Redlands ($65,990.00 vs. $57,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Redlands than Pepperdine ($28,054 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Redlands are 32% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($17,624 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Redlands than Pepperdine University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 31.6% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($43,425 vs. $32,986)
Pepperdine vs. University of Redlands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or University of Redlands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Redlands or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 96 points higher than at University of Redlands (1130)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Redlands (25)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have at the same average high school GPA (3.74) as students at University of Redlands (3.74)
- University of Redlands has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Pepperdine (49.9%)
Pepperdine vs. University of Redlands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or University of Redlands? 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 University of Redlands and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than University of Redlands (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $15,300 more per year than University of Redlands graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $56,400)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Redlands students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/