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Pomona Claremont McKenna Wesley College Scripps College Bates Oxy HMC Wooster Reed Wittenberg University Chapman Denison| Pitzer College | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or OWU?
- Pitzer College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Pitzer than Ohio Wesleyan University ($60,282.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Pitzer ($27,311 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 44.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($13,745 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($39,594 vs. $36,757)
Pitzer vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or OWU? 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 OWU and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates of Pitzer College and OWU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($49,600 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/