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USD Loyola Marymount San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Chapman Purdue| University of California San Diego | Pepperdine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 94% |
Admission |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1285/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $268 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than Pepperdine based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 10,030 students)
UCSD vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 439.5% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Pepperdine than University of California San Diego ($62,390.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than Pepperdine ($16,111 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California San Diego are 11.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($16,710 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than University of California San Diego (94% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 55.7% larger than aid received University of California San Diego ($32,348 vs. $20,782)
UCSD vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 118 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or Pepperdine? 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 Pepperdine and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Pepperdine University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UCSD graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $67,900)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/