College comparison

Pepperdine vs Yeshiva University

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	Yeshiva University New York, NY
Acceptance rateYeshiva University is more selective	63%	56%
SAT (25–75)	1290–1450	1340–1510
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,553	2,852
Avg net price	$58,098	$49,965
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Malibu, CA	New York, NY

Quick answers

Is Pepperdine University or Yeshiva University harder to get into?

Yeshiva University is more selective: Pepperdine University's acceptance rate is approximately 63% and Yeshiva University's is approximately 56% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pepperdine University vs Yeshiva University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1290–1450 at Pepperdine University and 1340–1510 at Yeshiva University. 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.