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Overview |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 94% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Pitzer College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Pitzer than Gustavus Adolphus College ($60,282.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Pitzer ($30,297 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 80.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,010 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Pitzer College (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($39,594 vs. $32,808)
Pitzer vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Pitzer College (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitzer students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/