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Overview |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 36 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $17,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $17,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $29,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $3,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 25% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (1,204 students vs. 36 students)
Pitzer vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Great Northern University?
- Pitzer College is 252.5% more expensive to attend than Great Northern University for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.5% higher at Pitzer than Great Northern University ($62,392.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Northern University than Pitzer ($29,650 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 85.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,538 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than Great Northern University (36% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 1,477.4% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($48,031 vs. $3,045)
Pitzer vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Pitzer .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Pitzer.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/