| USD vs. Pepperdine |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#71 in National Universities #22 in California 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$59,486 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$69,918 |
| cheaper$31,240 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$44,056 |
| More$35,976 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$35,221 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter52.38% | Acceptance Rate | Easier62.86% |
| Favorable12.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.64% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,714 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,976 |
| Larger5,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,553 |
| Smaller3,863 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,423 |
| Smaller1,470 | Online Student Population | Larger2,486 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| 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: 2,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 982 | Number of faculty | 926 |
| Lower$118,808 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,828 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.