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Overview |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 96% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.39 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $320 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Woodbury University | ||
| 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 943 students)
Pitzer vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Woodbury University?
- Pitzer College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Pitzer than Woodbury University ($60,282.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than Pitzer ($32,182 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 40.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,138 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Pitzer College (96% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 66.2% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($39,594 vs. $23,816)
Pitzer vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Woodbury 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 Woodbury University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Woodbury University (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $900 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $15,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $31,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($164 vs. $320)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/