- Both Pepperdine University and University of San Diego (USD) are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than USD ($56,444).
- Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than USD (49.79%).
- Pepperdine University is larger with 10,030 students than USD (8,815 students).
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| #46 in National Universities #15 in California | Rankings | #115 in National Universities #30 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Malibu, CA | Location | San Diego, CA |
| Known as | USD | |
| 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 | $56,444 |
| $42,020 | Graduate | $29,328 |
| $33,245 | Financial Aid | $34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 39.85% | Acceptance Rate | 49.79% |
| 18.48% | Yield | 16.49% |
| 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,030 | Total Students | 8,815 |
| 3,662 | Undergraduate | 5,669 |
| 6,368 | Graduate | 3,146 |
| 3,100 | Online Enrollment | 970 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 88% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $77,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 391 Full-time 450 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 486 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,689 Full-time 676 Part-time |
| $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,683 for Faculties $76,450 Part-time |