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Overview |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Hancock, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 450 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | finlandia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $25,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $25,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $20,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $15,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,385 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Finlandia University | ||
| 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 Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 450 students)
Pitzer vs. Finlandia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Finlandia University?
- Pitzer College is 137.8% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.8% higher at Pitzer than Finlandia University ($60,282.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than Pitzer ($20,539 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 99% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,978 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 151.8% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($39,594 vs. $15,722)
Pitzer vs. Finlandia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Finlandia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Finlandia University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Finlandia University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Finlandia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Finlandia 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 Finlandia University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Finlandia University (81% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/