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Loyola Marymount Seattle U Chapman USD University of Portland Oxy UW-Seattle SCU USC Creighton University UCLA UCSB| Pepperdine University | Gonzaga University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1210/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 7,253 students)
Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Gonzaga?
- Pepperdine University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Pepperdine than Gonzaga University ($62,390.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Pepperdine ($38,727 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 34.6% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($13,794 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($32,348 vs. $27,601)
Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 21 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Pepperdine University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $61,600)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,394)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/