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Overview |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 583 students)
Pitzer vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or University of Valley Forge?
- Pitzer College is 169.1% more expensive to attend than University of Valley Forge for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at Pitzer than University of Valley Forge ($60,282.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Valley Forge than Pitzer ($25,825 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 79.7% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,050 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 152% larger than aid received University of Valley Forge ($39,594 vs. $15,715)
Pitzer vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at University of Valley Forge (3.33)
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than University of Valley Forge (81% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $15,900 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/