| UD vs. Pepperdine |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#67 in National Universities #1 in Delaware Colleges | Rankings* | #59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,080 Delaware Residents $39,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,742 |
| cheaper$18,664 Delaware Residents $19,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,020 |
| Less$12,518 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier73.81% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.71% |
| Favorable18.80% | 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 | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger24,039 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,030 |
| Larger19,482 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,662 |
| Smaller4,557 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,368 |
| Smaller1,793 | Online Student Population | Larger3,100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower79% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,220) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,752) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,291 | Number of faculties | 841 |
| Higher$124,021 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$121,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.