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Loyola Marymount Chapman USD Pratt Institute Oxy SCU USC UCLA UCSB Westmont College PLNU MICA| Pepperdine University | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | RISD | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 34% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Pepperdine | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 2,620 students)
Pepperdine vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or RISD?
- Pepperdine University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Pepperdine than Rhode Island School of Design ($62,390.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island School of Design than Pepperdine ($39,800 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 21.8% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($15,234 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Rhode Island School of Design (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 15.9% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($37,480 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 47 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming RISD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than RISD (17.4%)
Pepperdine vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or RISD? 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 RISD and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Pepperdine University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $20,600 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $51,100)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/