| SMU vs. Pepperdine |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | 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$64,460 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,742 |
| cheaper$37,062 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,020 |
| More$35,270 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,450 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier52.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.71% |
| Favorable19.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.87% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,053 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,030 |
| Larger7,056 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,662 |
| Smaller4,997 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,368 |
| Smaller892 | Online Student Population | Larger3,100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower82% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | 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: 3,403) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,146 | Number of faculties | 841 |
| Higher$124,476 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$121,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.