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Overview |
Pepperdine | Trinity | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Trinity | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 2,692 students)
Pepperdine vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Trinity?
- Pepperdine University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Pepperdine than Trinity University ($62,390.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Pepperdine ($30,038 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 31.3% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($14,134 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Pepperdine University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($33,614 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 68 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Pepperdine vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Trinity University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity 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/