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Overview |
Pitzer | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Pitzer College is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Pitzer than Lenoir Rhyne University ($60,282.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Pitzer ($21,843 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 53.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,900 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Lenoir Rhyne University ($39,594 vs. $35,641)
Pitzer vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University 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/