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Overview |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $193 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- Pitzer College is 76.9% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Pitzer than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($60,282.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Pitzer ($28,787 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 101.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,848 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Pitzer College (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 74% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($39,594 vs. $22,757)
Pitzer vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (81% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $2,200 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $2,855 lower median federal student loan debt than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $18,750)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($164 vs. $193)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/