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Overview |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 20.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $289 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 487 students)
Pitzer vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Pitzer College is 34% more expensive to attend than Pacific Northwest College of Art for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Pitzer than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($60,282.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($39,809 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Northwest College of Art are 11.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,844 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 95% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($39,594 vs. $20,309)
Pitzer vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Pitzer .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $29,900)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $12,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,981)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($164 vs. $289)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/