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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 94% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | 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
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 986.6% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254% higher at Pepperdine than Humboldt State University ($62,390.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Pepperdine ($14,325 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 48% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($12,540 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Humboldt State University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 249.3% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($32,348 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 236 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Humboldt State University vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Humboldt State University (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $32,700 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/