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Overview |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Takoma Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | wau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $17,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $15,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 51.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 9.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,039 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $269 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Washington Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 671 students)
Pitzer vs. Washington Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Washington Adventist University?
- Pitzer College is 157.6% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.6% higher at Pitzer than Washington Adventist University ($60,282.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Pitzer ($17,088 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 90.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,440 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 154.9% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($39,594 vs. $15,534)
Pitzer vs. Washington Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Washington Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington Adventist University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Washington Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (51.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Washington Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Washington Adventist University (81% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,900)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,144 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,039)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($164 vs. $269)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University 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/