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Overview |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 34% |
Admission |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $164 |
Diversity |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 52% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 317.9% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.9% higher at Pitzer than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($60,282.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Pitzer ($27,637 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are 11.7% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,782 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Pitzer College (73% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 246.7% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($39,594 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or CDU .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
CDU vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU or Pitzer? 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 Pitzer and CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $21,300 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $5,424 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($15,895 vs. $21,319)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($164 vs. $220)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/