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Overview |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 71% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | U of R | ||
| 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 10,030 students)
Pepperdine vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or U of R?
- Pepperdine University is 3% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Pepperdine than University of Rochester ($62,390.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Pepperdine ($39,775 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 1.8% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($18,232 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than University of Rochester (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 22.8% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($39,715 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than U of R (38.9%)
Pepperdine vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or U of R? 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 U of R and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Pepperdine University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $700 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/