Pepperdine University vs University of Southern California

Pepperdine University

Research-active private university in Malibu with strong focus on business and professional programs.

Research-intensive private university in Los Angeles with 10% acceptance rate and strong doctoral programs.

Comparison chart between Pepperdine University and University of Southern California raw data
Metric	Pepperdine University	University of Southern California
Acceptance Rate	49.9%	10%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	32	35
Annual In-State Tuition	$69,130	$69,904
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$69,130	$69,904
Endowment (End of Year)	$1,319,031,000	$8,092,846,000
Room and Board	$21,750	$19,931
SAT Math 75th Percentile	740	790
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	710	760
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$90,880	$89,835
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$90,880	$89,835
Total Student Enrollment	9,545	47,147