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Overview |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Surprise, Arizona | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $35,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $16,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 1,359 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1050 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (1,204 students vs. 836 students)
Pitzer vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or OUAZ-Surprise?
- Pitzer College is 95.6% more expensive to attend than OUAZ-Surprise for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at Pitzer than Ottawa University Surprise ($62,392.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than OUAZ-Surprise ($34,801 vs. $35,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Surprise are 39.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($15,340 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Surprise than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 190.5% larger than aid received Ottawa University Surprise ($48,031 vs. $16,533)
Pitzer vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or OUAZ-Surprise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OUAZ-Surprise or Pitzer .
- OUAZ-Surprise has a higher acceptance rate (39.9%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or OUAZ-Surprise? 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 OUAZ-Surprise and Pitzer.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/