- Both Pepperdine University and Loyola Marymount University are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than Loyola Marymount University ($58,974).
- Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than Loyola Marymount University (52.48%).
- Pepperdine University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than Loyola Marymount University (1,360).
- Loyola Marymount University is larger with 10,165 students than Pepperdine University (10,030 students).
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| #46 in National Universities #15 in California | Rankings | #13 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Malibu, CA | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,742 | Undergraduate | $58,974 |
| $42,020 | Graduate | $21,902 |
| $33,245 | Financial Aid | $23,011 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 39.85% | Acceptance Rate | 52.48% |
| 18.48% | Yield | 17.91% |
| 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,030 | Total Students | 10,165 |
| 3,662 | Undergraduate | 7,299 |
| 6,368 | Graduate | 2,866 |
| 3,100 | Online Enrollment | 635 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 88% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $77,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,600 |
| 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: 3,681) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 391 Full-time 450 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 615 Full-time 409 Part-time |
| 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,750 Full-time 442 Part-time |
| $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,549 for Faculties $80,087 Part-time |