| SCU vs. Pepperdine |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#56 in National Universities #17 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #59 in National Universities #18 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$59,241 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,742 |
| cheaper$25,873 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,020 |
| Less$26,351 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,364 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier52.11% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.71% |
| Favorable18.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.87% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,178 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,030 |
| Larger6,115 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,662 |
| Smaller3,063 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,368 |
| Smaller399 | Online Student Population | Larger3,100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 858 | Number of faculties | 841 |
| Higher$125,548 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$121,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.