University of the Pacific (UOP) vs. Pepperdine University

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  • Both University of the Pacific (UOP) and Pepperdine University are private.
  • Both schools are located in California.
  • Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than UOP ($55,340).
  • Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than UOP (64.87%).
  • Pepperdine University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than UOP (1,255).
  • Pepperdine University is larger with 10,030 students than UOP (6,277 students).
University of the Pacific

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#54 in National Universities
#18 in California
Rankings#46 in National Universities
#15 in California
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Stockton, CALocationMalibu, CA
UOPKnown as
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$55,340Undergraduate$66,742
$53,544Graduate$42,020
$35,304Financial Aid$33,245
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$65 undergraduate
$65 graduate
64.87%Acceptance Rate39.85%
10.61%Yield18.48%
1,255 SAT, 29 ACTTest Scores1,390 SAT, 31 ACT
Student Population
6,277Total Students10,030
3,294Undergraduate3,662
2,983Graduate6,368
30Online Enrollment3,100
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
73%Graduation Rate83%
Transfer-out Rate
88%Retention Rate88%
$84,200Average Earning after Graduation$77,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000)
$9,180 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579)
✔ (21 meals per week)
$7,022 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
409 Full-time
375 Part-time
Number of Faculties391 Full-time
450 Part-time
1,538 Full-time
413 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,557 Full-time
515 Part-time
$98,654 for Faculties
$76,869 Part-time
Average Salary$116,648 for Faculties
$82,613 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