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Loyola Marymount Chapman USD Skidmore College Lafayette College Oxy SCU USC St Lawrence University Trinity College UCLA UCSB| Pepperdine University | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Union College | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 2,107 students)
Pepperdine vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Union College?
- Union College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Pepperdine for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $62,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Union College than Pepperdine University ($63,603.00 vs. $62,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Pepperdine ($41,136 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 17.7% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($15,768 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Union College (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 16% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($37,530 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Union College (46.5%)
Pepperdine vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Union 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 Union College and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Pepperdine University (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Pepperdine graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $71,700)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/