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Overview |
Pitzer | MACU | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 91% |
Admission |
Pitzer | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | Open | ||
| 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $283 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or MACU?
- Pitzer College is 243.1% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.1% higher at Pitzer than Mid America Christian University ($60,282.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Pitzer ($16,105 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 130% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,632 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Pitzer College (91% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 205.3% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($39,594 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or MACU? 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 MACU and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Mid America Christian University (81% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,600 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,543 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,438)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($164 vs. $283)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/