Heritage University vs Pitzer College

Heritage University and Pitzer College, while both offering exceptional educational experiences, present distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences. Heritage University, located in the vibrant city of Toppenish, Washington, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Pitzer College, nestled in the heart of Claremont, California, stands out with its rigorous academic standards, reflected in its lower acceptance rate. Delve into the comprehensive comparison table to explore further differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and successful higher education journey.

	Heritage University	Pitzer College
Overview
Location	Toppenish, Washington	Claremont, California
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	93.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	18.3%
Application fees	$95	$70
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		3,676
Total number of admissions given out		673
Admitted students who chose to enroll		357
Yield rate		53.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$34,075	$74,950
Average net price	$7,976	$19,153
Tuition	$18,360	$57,686
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $11,282 Meal plan: $7,898
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $16,798	42.0% Average amount $39,399
Students receiving federal student loan	22.0% Average amount $2,761	24.0% Average amount $3,323
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $14,063

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	811 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	1,168 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%
Graduate students	87 Men 24.1% Women 75.9%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.3%	7.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	972
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business	Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Ethnic Studies
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.3%	88.4%
Dropout rate	21.0%	11.2%
Transferred out	22.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $107,014 Year 2: $102,409 Year 3: $118,132 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,619 Year 3: $67,789 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,615 Year 2: $52,259 Year 3: $59,317 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,362 Year 2: $43,100 Year 3: $49,886 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,246 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $43,419 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,904 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $40,295 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,483 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $36,294 Biology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $18,849 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A	Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,150 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,378 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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