New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) vs Pepperdine

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Pepperdine University, while both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. New Orleans Baptist, a private Christian university, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Pepperdine, on the other hand, is a private research university with a more selective admissions process, reflected in its 34% acceptance rate. In terms of student body demographics, New Orleans Baptist has a predominantly female population (62%), while Pepperdine's student body is more evenly distributed between genders. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with popular majors including Business, Education, and Psychology. To help you make an informed decision about your academic journey, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into further details, including graduation rates, tuition fees, and available financial aid options.

	New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary	Pepperdine University
Overview
Location	New Orleans, Louisiana	Malibu, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	93.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	52.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1260 - 1440
ACT range	N/A	25 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		19.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants		11,855
Total number of admissions given out		6,249
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,024
Yield rate		16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,935	$80,152
Average net price	$15,294	$40,945
Tuition	$9,240	$59,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,825 Meal plan: $2,200	$16,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	47.0% Average amount $2,572	96.0% Average amount $36,967
Students receiving federal student loan	0.0% Average amount $0	38.0% Average amount $5,171
Students taking out private loans	24.0% Average amount $4,576	9.0% Average amount $12,899

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	792 Men 60.5% Women 39.5%	3,708 Men 42.3% Women 57.7%
Graduate students	1,212 Men 71.6% Women 28.4%	6,738 Men 30.2% Women 69.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	46.9%
International students	0.0%	8.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	457	2,579
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Texas Washington Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Psychology Philosophy and Religious Studies	Business Psychology Legal Profession Education Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.3%	83.0%
Dropout rate	37.3%	16.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,699 Year 2: $92,733 Year 3: $106,087 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $64,518 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $93,293 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $97,829 Year 2: $96,691 Year 3: $91,701 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,898 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $90,146 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,350 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $75,589 Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,825 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $71,546 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,559 Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $70,082 International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,228 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $65,821 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,799 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $58,854 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,780 Year 2: $46,156 Year 3: $56,663

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