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Overview |
Pitzer | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $235 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or University of Sioux Falls?
- Pitzer College is 202.3% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.3% higher at Pitzer than University of Sioux Falls ($60,282.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Pitzer ($20,957 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 145.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,090 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 226.8% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($39,594 vs. $12,117)
Pitzer vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at University of Sioux Falls (3.8)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or University of Sioux Falls? 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 Sioux Falls and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than University of Sioux Falls (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $6,855 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($15,895 vs. $22,750)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($164 vs. $235)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/