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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 34% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $164 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 1,212 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Pitzer than Azusa Pacific University ($60,282.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than Pitzer ($26,666 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 115.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,222 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 44.1% larger than aid received Azusa Pacific University ($39,594 vs. $27,474)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Azusa Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Azusa Pacific University (3.74)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or Pitzer? 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 Pitzer and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Azusa Pacific University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $6,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $22,500)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($164 vs. $232)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/