- Both Gonzaga University and Pepperdine University are private.
- Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, WA and Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA.
- 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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| #3 in Washington | Rankings | #46 in National Universities #15 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Spokane, WA | Location | Malibu, CA |
| 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 | ||
| $53,500 | Undergraduate | $66,742 |
| $20,244 | Graduate | $42,020 |
| $26,635 | Financial Aid | $33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 64.85% | Acceptance Rate | 39.85% |
| 25.46% | Yield | 18.48% |
| 1,320 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,253 | Total Students | 10,030 |
| 5,084 | Undergraduate | 3,662 |
| 2,169 | Graduate | 6,368 |
| 656 | Online Enrollment | 3,100 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $63,800 | 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: 3,004) $7,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,860 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 445 Full-time 296 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 450 Part-time |
| 1,286 Full-time 321 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time |
| $92,387 for Faculties $71,366 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time |