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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $164 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 196.2% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.2% higher at Pitzer than Alaska Pacific University ($60,282.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than Pitzer ($22,388 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 139.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,300 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 215.5% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($39,594 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Alaska Pacific University .
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University or Pitzer? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pitzer and Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Alaska Pacific University (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $7,355 lower median federal student loan debt than Alaska Pacific University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $23,250)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Alaska Pacific University graduates. ($164 vs. $240)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/