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Overview |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 10,030 students)
Pepperdine vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Pepperdine University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Pepperdine than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($62,390.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Pepperdine ($29,651 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 33.6% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($13,890 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Pepperdine University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 14.4% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($37,006 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 31 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus and Pepperdine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus and Pepperdine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/