Pepperdine vs. Duquesne
The following statements compare Pepperdine University and Duquesne University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Pepperdine's tuition ($66,742) is more expensive than Duquesne ($47,146).
- Pepperdine's acceptance rate (49.85%) is lower than Duquesne (78.85%).
- Duquesne has higher yield (13.27%) than Pepperdine (11.79%).
- Pepperdine's SAT score (1,360) is higher than Duquesne (1,250).
- Duquesne's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Pepperdine (13 to 1).
- Pepperdine (9,545 students) is larger than Duquesne (8,137 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pepperdine ($35,221) has higher amount of financial aid than Duquesne ($26,044).
- Pepperdine's graduation rate (85%) is higher than Duquesne (76%).

Pepperdine University
Private, 4 years • Malibu, CA #46 National Universities, #15 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$66,742
Financial Aid
$35,221
Test Scores
1,360 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
49.85% Acceptance Rate
11.79% Yield
Enrollment
3,629 Undergraduate
5,916 Graduate
2,804 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
402 Faculties (full-time)
1,628 Staffs (full-time)
$116,648 Faculty Salary
$82,613 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$15,200 annual charge
-2,545 capacity

Duquesne University
Private, 4 years • Pittsburgh, PA #75 National Universities, #11 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$47,146
Financial Aid
$26,044
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
78.85% Acceptance Rate
13.27% Yield
Enrollment
5,226 Undergraduate
2,911 Graduate
583 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
456 Faculties (full-time)
1,470 Staffs (full-time)
$84,544 Faculty Salary
$65,169 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,448 annual charge
-3,552 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,172 annual charge
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