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Overview |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Pikeville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | upike.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $17,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $17,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
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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 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $253 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | University of Pikeville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pikeville is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,434 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. University of Pikeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or University of Pikeville?
- Pitzer College is 162.1% more expensive to attend than University of Pikeville for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at Pitzer than University of Pikeville ($60,282.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than Pitzer ($17,098 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 137.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,350 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 127.1% larger than aid received University of Pikeville ($39,594 vs. $17,431)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or University of Pikeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pikeville or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at University of Pikeville (3.42)
Pitzer vs. University of Pikeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or University of Pikeville? 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 University of Pikeville and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than University of Pikeville (81% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $13,700 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,900)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $8,605 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pikeville graduates. ($15,895 vs. $24,500)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pikeville graduates. ($164 vs. $253)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/