| Pepperdine vs. San Francisco |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #114 in National Universities #28 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$69,918 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$60,522 |
| expensive$44,056 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,960 |
| More$35,221 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,788 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,290 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier62.86% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter61.71% |
| Favorable11.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower5.99% |
| 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 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 | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,976 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,913 |
| Smaller3,553 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,321 |
| Larger5,423 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,592 |
| Larger2,486 | Online Student Population | Smaller529 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| 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: 2,715) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 926 | Number of faculty | 1,132 |
| Lower$128,828 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$134,112 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.