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Overview |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,733 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $38,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $38,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $9,065 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $17,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $15,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 2,862 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 1,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 59.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Avila University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,204 students)
Pitzer vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Avila University?
- Pitzer College is 61.3% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $38,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Pitzer than Avila University ($62,392.00 vs. $38,672.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Pitzer ($17,482 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 135.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,065 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 213.9% larger than aid received Avila University ($48,031 vs. $15,302)
Pitzer vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (59.5%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Avila University? 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 Avila University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Avila University (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/