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Overview |
Golden Gate University | Pitzer | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ggu.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden Gate University | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 34% |
Admission |
Golden Gate University | 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 |
Golden Gate University | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden Gate University | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,839 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $308 | $164 |
Diversity |
Golden Gate University | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 6% |
Students |
Golden Gate University | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | - | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 52% | ||
Campus |
Golden Gate University | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Golden Gate University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,212 students)
Golden Gate University vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden Gate University or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is ?% more expensive to attend than Golden Gate University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Pitzer than Golden Gate University ($60,282.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than Golden Gate University (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($39,594 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden Gate University or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Golden Gate University .
Golden Gate University vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate University.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $26,800 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $13,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $29,839)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($164 vs. $308)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/