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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1285/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 10,030 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 986.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254% higher at Pepperdine than California State University Fullerton ($62,390.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Pepperdine ($7,925 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fullerton are 11.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,702 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than California State University Fullerton (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 251.8% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($32,348 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 202 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or Pepperdine? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pepperdine and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than California State University Fullerton (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $22,700 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/