Pepperdine University vs. University of Portland (UP)

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  • Both Pepperdine University and University of Portland (UP) are private.
  • Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA and UP is located in Portland, OR.
  • Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than UP ($54,900).
  • Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than UP (69.54%).
  • Pepperdine University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than UP (1,315).
  • Pepperdine University is larger with 10,030 students than UP (3,793 students).
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#46 in National Universities
#15 in California
Rankings#4 in Oregon
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Malibu, CALocationPortland, OR
Known asUP
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$66,742Undergraduate$54,900
$42,020Graduate$26,100
$33,245Financial Aid$31,849
Admission
$65 undergraduate
$65 graduate
Application Fee$50
39.85%Acceptance Rate69.54%
18.48%Yield12.95%
1,390 SAT, 31 ACTTest Scores1,315 SAT, 29 ACT
Student Population
10,030Total Students3,793
3,662Undergraduate3,390
6,368Graduate403
3,100Online Enrollment33
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
83%Graduation Rate78%
Transfer-out Rate18%
88%Retention Rate86%
$77,600Average Earning after Graduation$62,500
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,166)
$10,830 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
391 Full-time
450 Part-time
Number of Faculties287 Full-time
231 Part-time
1,557 Full-time
515 Part-time
Number of Staffs753 Full-time
275 Part-time
$116,648 for Faculties
$82,613 Part-time
Average Salary$83,675 for Faculties
$62,368 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023