- Both Santa Clara University (SCU) and Pepperdine University are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than SCU ($59,241).
- Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than SCU (53.56%).
- Pepperdine University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than SCU (1,364).
- Pepperdine University is larger with 10,030 students than SCU (9,178 students).
Santa Clara University View More Rivals | Pepperdine University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in California | Rankings | #46 in National Universities #15 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Santa Clara, CA | Location | Malibu, CA |
SCU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | ||
| $59,241 | Undergraduate | $66,742 |
| $25,873 | Graduate | $42,020 |
| $26,351 | Financial Aid | $33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $73 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 53.56% | Acceptance Rate | 39.85% |
| 17.40% | Yield | 18.48% |
| 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,178 | Total Students | 10,030 |
| 6,115 | Undergraduate | 3,662 |
| 3,063 | Graduate | 6,368 |
| 399 | Online Enrollment | 3,100 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 92% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $85,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $77,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 585 Full-time 273 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 450 Part-time |
| 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time |
| $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time |