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Overview |
Pitzer | Parker University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 88% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Parker University | ||
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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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $65 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Parker University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,063 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Parker University?
- Pitzer College is 294.9% more expensive to attend than Parker University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.9% higher at Pitzer than Parker University ($60,282.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Parker University than Pitzer ($24,116 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Parker University are 50.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($13,200 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than Pitzer College (88% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 440.8% larger than aid received Parker University ($39,594 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Parker 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 Parker University and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $49,600)
- Parker University students graduate with a $9,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($6,365 vs. $15,895)
- Parker University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($65 vs. $164)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/