- Both Pepperdine University and Gonzaga University are private.
- Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA and Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, WA.
- Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than Gonzaga University ($53,500).
- Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than Gonzaga University (64.85%).
- Pepperdine University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than Gonzaga University (1,320).
- Pepperdine University is larger with 10,030 students than Gonzaga University (7,253 students).
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| #46 in National Universities #15 in California | Rankings | #3 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Malibu, CA | Location | Spokane, WA |
| 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,742 | Undergraduate | $53,500 |
| $42,020 | Graduate | $20,244 |
| $33,245 | Financial Aid | $26,635 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 39.85% | Acceptance Rate | 64.85% |
| 18.48% | Yield | 25.46% |
| 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,030 | Total Students | 7,253 |
| 3,662 | Undergraduate | 5,084 |
| 6,368 | Graduate | 2,169 |
| 3,100 | Online Enrollment | 656 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $77,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,004) $7,234 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,860 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 391 Full-time 450 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 445 Full-time 296 Part-time |
| 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,286 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,387 for Faculties $71,366 Part-time |