Pitzer vs. Kairos University

Comparable Facts

Compare Pitzer College in Claremont, CA with Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Pitzer College is larger than Kairos University based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 1,239 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Pitzer College is located in Claremont, CA (Large Suburban setting); Kairos University is in Sioux Falls, SD (Midsize City setting).
• Pitzer College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Kairos University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Pitzer College 10:1; Kairos University 9:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kairos University are 44.8% lower than at Pitzer College ($12,234 vs. $22,150).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1,710.9% higher at Pitzer than at Kairos University (about $61,592 more per year; $65,192 vs. $3,600).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Pitzer College than at Kairos University (39% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Pitzer, test optional at Kairos University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Pitzer Jan 1, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 35.8% at Pitzer vs. 9.1% at Kairos University.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.