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Overview |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $246 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 10,030 students)
Pepperdine vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or The New School?
- Pepperdine University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Pepperdine than The New School ($62,390.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pepperdine University than The New School ($47,804 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pepperdine University are 44.9% lower than costs at The New School ($18,560 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than The New School (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 50.4% larger than aid received The New School ($32,348 vs. $21,504)
Pepperdine vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or The New School? 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 The New School and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than The New School (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $19,000 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $2,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($23,872 vs. $26,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/