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Overview |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.97 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Willamette University?
- Pitzer College is 34% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Pitzer than Willamette University ($60,282.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Pitzer ($32,957 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 38.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,340 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Willamette University ($39,594 vs. $27,700)
Pitzer vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pitzer (3.93)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Willamette University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/