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Overview |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 44% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1320/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $180 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 3,253 students)
Pepperdine vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Pepperdine for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $62,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Wesleyan University than Pepperdine University ($63,722.00 vs. $62,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Pepperdine ($21,270 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 2.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($18,180 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Wesleyan University (94% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 84.9% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($59,825 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or Pepperdine .
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Pepperdine vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Pepperdine University (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/