| Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary's College of California |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,742 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,134 |
| expensive$42,020 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$33,900 |
| More$33,245 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$32,343 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,390 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter48.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.89% |
| Favorable16.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.10% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,030 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,765 |
| Larger3,662 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,003 |
| Larger6,368 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller762 |
| Larger3,100 | Online Student Population | Smaller56 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 841 | Number of faculties | 829 |
| Higher$121,494 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,899 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.