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Overview |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $256 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 859 students)
Pitzer vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Pitzer College is 88.7% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Pitzer than Kansas Wesleyan University ($60,282.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than Pitzer ($22,617 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 83.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,800 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 83.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($39,594 vs. $21,537)
Pitzer vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,500)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $8,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $24,825)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($164 vs. $256)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/