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Overview |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 96% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $263 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Lakeland University?
- Pitzer College is 98.3% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Pitzer than Lakeland University ($60,282.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than Pitzer ($21,611 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 84.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,778 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than Pitzer College (96% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 66% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($39,594 vs. $23,855)
Pitzer vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Lakeland 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 Lakeland University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Lakeland University (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,458)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($164 vs. $263)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland 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/