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Overview |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.32 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $301 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | ODU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Dominican University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,276 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or ODU?
- Pitzer College is 83.9% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at Pitzer than Ohio Dominican University ($60,282.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Pitzer ($21,881 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 67.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,850 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 67.4% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($39,594 vs. $23,646)
Pitzer vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at ODU (3.32)
- ODU has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or ODU? 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 ODU and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Ohio Dominican University (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,900 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $13,230 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($15,895 vs. $29,125)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($164 vs. $301)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/