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Overview |
Pepperdine | Villanova | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 52% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 10,030 students)
Pepperdine vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Villanova?
- Pepperdine University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Pepperdine than Villanova University ($62,390.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Pepperdine ($34,837 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 15.4% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,087 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Villanova University (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($42,834 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 100 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Pepperdine vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Pepperdine University (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Pepperdine graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $71,700)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,497)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/