Hi everbody, just a little background I applied as a transfer for the 2017-2018 Fall. And right now it is most likely either Pepperdine or LMU. Money is no issue since, through scholarships, they end up being around nearly the same price.
Pepperdine is highly ranked, but a lot of people have been telling me to go to LMU. I am a marketing major and LMU is quite good in that department. But It seems hard for me to pass up Pepperdine. Its a lot of doubt and I would like to hear your opinion in which school seems better. Thank you so much for any advice!!
I would vote LMU, since their Marketing major really is one of their strengths.
It’s easier to get in and out of LMU for internships and work opportunities.
I personally prefer their campus, but many think the opposite.
The other thing you’ll want to consider are the religious aspects.
Pepperdine has a more faith-based atmosphere and required classes for theology that you’d need to fulfill.
Jesuit LMU does not feel as religious, as it’s more mission-driven, it’s mission being education.
Just throwing in the mix that Pepperdine’s exclusivity or acceptance rate is quite a bit lower. LMU about 50%; Pepperdine about 35-38%. A car would be handy at either school at some point for jobs, outings, internships.