Pepperdine vs. the People
Both Pepperdine University and University of the People are Private, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Pepperdine University and University of the People with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Pepperdine's tuition ($66,742) is more expensive than the People ($1,200).
- Pepperdine's acceptance rate (49.85%) is lower than Pepperdine (49.85%).
- Pepperdine has higher yield (11.79%) than Pepperdine (11.79%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,360.
- Pepperdine's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than the People (27 to 1).
- the People (42,867 students) is larger than Pepperdine (9,545 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pepperdine ($35,221) has higher amount of financial aid than the People ($590).
- Pepperdine's graduation rate (85%) is higher than the People (37%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$1,200
Financial Aid
$590
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
36,386 Undergraduate
6,481 Graduate
42,867 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Staffs (full-time)
$76,865 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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