| Pepperdine vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$69,918 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,486 |
| expensive$44,056 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$31,240 |
| Less$35,221 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,976 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier62.86% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.38% |
| Lower11.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.39% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,976 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,714 |
| Smaller3,553 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,851 |
| Larger5,423 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,863 |
| Larger2,486 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,470 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 926 | Number of faculty | 982 |
| Higher$128,828 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$118,808 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.