| Pepperdine vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary |
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|---|---|---|
#59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$69,918 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,460 |
| expensive$44,056 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$5,895 |
| More$35,221 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,433 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier62.86% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter40.68% |
| Lower11.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable100.00% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,976 | Total Enrollment | Smaller319 |
| Larger3,553 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller198 |
| Larger5,423 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller121 |
| Larger2,486 | Online Student Population | Smaller309 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 20) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 926 | Number of faculty | 55 |
| Higher$128,828 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$45,000 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.