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Overview |
Pitzer | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| 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 | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 745 students)
Pitzer vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Bluffton University?
- Pitzer College is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Pitzer than Bluffton University ($60,282.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Pitzer ($21,247 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 71.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,602 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($39,594 vs. $28,214)
Pitzer vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Bluffton University (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/