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Overview |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 56% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 2,758 students)
Pepperdine vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Skidmore College?
- Pepperdine University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Skidmore College for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $61,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Pepperdine than Skidmore College ($62,390.00 vs. $61,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Pepperdine ($33,389 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 11.6% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,632 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Skidmore College (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 41.4% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($45,748 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 13 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Pepperdine vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Skidmore College? 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 Skidmore College and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Pepperdine University (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/