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Overview |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| 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 |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $164 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 52% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Sierra University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 1,212 students)
La Sierra University vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 77.8% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Pitzer than La Sierra University ($60,282.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Sierra University than Pitzer ($25,076 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 75.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,325 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 81.1% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($39,594 vs. $21,867)
La Sierra University vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at La Sierra University (3.54)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
La Sierra University vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than La Sierra University (81% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $14,105 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $30,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($164 vs. $310)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/