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Overview |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $221 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or WWU?
- Pitzer College is 127.5% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.5% higher at Pitzer than William Woods University ($60,282.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Pitzer ($23,363 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 90% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,450 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Pitzer College (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 93.8% larger than aid received William Woods University ($39,594 vs. $20,431)
Pitzer vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at WWU (3.4)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or WWU? 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 WWU and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than William Woods University (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $11,000 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $5,542 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($15,895 vs. $21,437)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($164 vs. $221)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/