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Overview |
Pitzer | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 79% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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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 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C | ||
| 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 | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $429 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 837 students)
Pitzer vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Pitzer College is 635.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 635.1% higher at Pitzer than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($60,282.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia University of Lynchburg than Pitzer ($17,093 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 111.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,400 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia University of Lynchburg than Pitzer College (79% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 399.7% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($39,594 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
Pitzer vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Virginia University of Lynchburg? 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Pitzer College (100% vs. 81%)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $25,672 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($15,895 vs. $41,567)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $265 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($164 vs. $429)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/