Northcentral vs Pepperdine
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Northcentral UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campusPepperdine UniversityMalibu, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Pepperdine: $82,939, against $48,414 at Northcentral.
- Median debt is lower at Northcentral: $12,500, against $23,510 at Pepperdine.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Diego, CA
Malibu, CA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
10,518
9,545
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
63%
Average SAT
1384
ACT middle 50%
29–32
Graduation rate
83%
First-year retention
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$58,098
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$50,560
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$42,674
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$51,063
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$61,851
Net price, over $110,000 income
$65,081
Median debt
$12,500
$23,510
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,414
$82,939
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.