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Overview |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $33,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $33,054 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,492 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $278 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Denver based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 397 students)
Pitzer vs. Johnson & Wales University-Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Johnson & Wales University-Denver?
- Pitzer College is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Denver for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $33,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at Pitzer than Johnson & Wales University Denver ($60,282.00 vs. $33,054.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Denver are 58.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,492 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than Johnson & Wales University Denver (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Denver ($39,594 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Johnson & Wales University-Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Denver or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. Johnson & Wales University-Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Johnson & Wales University-Denver? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Denver and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Johnson & Wales University Denver (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Denver graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Denver graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,900)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Denver graduates. ($164 vs. $278)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Denver students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/