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Overview |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $289 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | - | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 158 students)
Pitzer vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Laurel University?
- Pitzer College is 474.1% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 474.1% higher at Pitzer than Laurel University ($60,282.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Pitzer ($19,269 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 113.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,280 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Pitzer College (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 537.4% larger than aid received Laurel University ($39,594 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Pitzer vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Laurel University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,900)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $12,074 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,969)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($164 vs. $289)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/