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Overview |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.02 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 853 students)
Pitzer vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Heritage University?
- Pitzer College is 209.1% more expensive to attend than Heritage University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.1% higher at Pitzer than Heritage University ($60,282.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Pitzer ($7,841 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage University are 20.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,512 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 120.8% larger than aid received Heritage University ($39,594 vs. $17,929)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Pitzer vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Heritage 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 Heritage University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Heritage University (81% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Heritage University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Heritage University graduates. ($164 vs. $258)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/