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Overview |
Pitzer | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lindsborg, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | bethanylb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $29,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $29,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $13,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $29,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $21,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Bethany College | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 744 students)
Pitzer vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Bethany College?
- Pitzer College is 106.4% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.4% higher at Pitzer than Bethany College ($60,282.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Pitzer ($29,546 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 51.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($13,076 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 88.1% larger than aid received Bethany College ($39,594 vs. $21,045)
Pitzer vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Bethany College (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/