Pepperdine University vs Gonzaga University

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years schools.
Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,002) than Gonzaga University ($46,920).
It is harder to admit to Pepperdine University than Gonzaga University.
Pepperdine University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,340) than Gonzaga University (1,280).
Pepperdine University has higher submitted ACT score (30) than Gonzaga University (28).
Pepperdine University has more students with 7,961 students while Gonzaga University has 7,563 students.
Gonzaga University has more full-time faculties with 457 faculties while Pepperdine University has 393 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Pepperdine University and Gonzaga University.

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Pepperdine UniversityGonzaga University

Pepperdine University	vs.	Gonzaga University
Malibu, California	Location	Spokane, Washington
Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Doctoral/Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$58,002	Tuition & Fees	$46,920
79% ($30,372)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	97% ($21,160)
$30,372	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,160
39.85 %	Acceptance Rates	64.85 %
18.48 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	25.46 %
1,340	SAT Score	1,280
30	ACT Score	28
86 %	Graduation Rate	85 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	5 %
91 %	Retention Rate	94 %
7,961	Student Population	7,563
393	Number of Faculties	457
14 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services