| Pepperdine vs. SCU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #56 in National Universities #17 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,742 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,241 |
| expensive$42,020 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$25,873 |
| More$33,245 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$26,351 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,364 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter48.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.11% |
| Lower16.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.91% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,030 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,178 |
| Smaller3,662 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,115 |
| Larger6,368 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,063 |
| Larger3,100 | Online Student Population | Smaller399 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| 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: 3,797) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 841 | Number of faculties | 858 |
| Lower$121,494 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$125,548 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.