College comparison

Pepperdine vs University of San Francisco

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Pepperdine Malibu, CA	University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of San Francisco is more selective	63%	62%
SAT (25–75)	1290–1450	1190–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,553	5,287
Avg net price	$58,098	$41,431
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Malibu, CA	San Francisco, CA

Quick answers

Is Pepperdine University or University of San Francisco harder to get into?

University of San Francisco is more selective: Pepperdine University's acceptance rate is approximately 63% and University of San Francisco's is approximately 62% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pepperdine University vs University of San Francisco?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1290–1450 at Pepperdine University and 1190–1390 at University of San Francisco. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.