- Both Brigham Young University (BYU) and Pepperdine University are private.
- BYU is located in Provo, UT and Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA.
- Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than BYU ($6,496).
- Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than BYU (52.40%).
- Pepperdine University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than BYU (1,360).
- BYU is larger with 34,464 students than Pepperdine University (10,030 students).
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| #38 in National Universities #1 in Utah | Rankings | #46 in National Universities #15 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Provo, UT | Location | Malibu, CA |
BYU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,496 | Undergraduate | $66,742 |
| $8,096 | Graduate | $42,020 |
| $7,132 | Financial Aid | $33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 52.40% | Acceptance Rate | 39.85% |
| 80.74% | Yield | 18.48% |
| 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,464 | Total Students | 10,030 |
| 31,411 | Undergraduate | 3,662 |
| 3,053 | Graduate | 6,368 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | 3,100 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $71,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $77,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 1,264 Full-time 594 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 450 Part-time |
| 4,204 Full-time 1,040 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time |
| $108,083 for Faculties $84,823 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time |