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Overview |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 34% |
Admission |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | - | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $164 |
Diversity |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 6% |
Students |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 52% | ||
Campus |
AJU | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than AJU based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 92% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Pitzer than American Jewish University ($60,282.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Jewish University are 33.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,864 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than American Jewish University (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($39,594 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or AJU .
AJU vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU 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 AJU.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than American Jewish University (81% vs. 44%)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $2,855 lower median federal student loan debt than AJU graduates. ($15,895 vs. $18,750)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than AJU graduates. ($164 vs. $193)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/