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Overview |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | College Place, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,432 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | wallawalla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $30,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $30,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $25,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.57 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Walla Walla University | ||
| 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
- Walla Walla University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,432 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Walla Walla University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Walla Walla University?
- Pitzer College is 96.5% more expensive to attend than Walla Walla University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $30,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at Pitzer than Walla Walla University ($60,282.00 vs. $30,672.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walla Walla University than Pitzer ($25,314 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walla Walla University are 102.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,819 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walla Walla University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 128.1% larger than aid received Walla Walla University ($39,594 vs. $17,358)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Walla Walla University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walla Walla University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Walla Walla University (3.57)
Pitzer vs. Walla Walla University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Walla Walla University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Walla Walla University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,500)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Walla Walla University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Walla Walla University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walla Walla University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/