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Pomona HMC USC Oxy Scripps College UC Berkeley Stanford Emory Northwestern UCLA Swarthmore WUSTL| Claremont McKenna College | Pitzer College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 1,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,800 | $62,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,800 | $62,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,650 | $21,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,978 | $34,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,149 | $48,031 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 36% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 3,464 | ||
| Admitted | 645 | 577 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 47.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1450/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $164 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Pitzer | ||
| 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
- Claremont McKenna College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,384 students vs. 1,204 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Pitzer?
- Claremont McKenna College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Pitzer for in-state tuition ($63,800.00 vs. $62,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Claremont McKenna than Pitzer College ($63,800.00 vs. $62,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Pitzer ($29,978 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claremont McKenna College are 8.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($19,650 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claremont McKenna College than Pitzer College (53% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Pitzer College ($52,149 vs. $48,031)
Claremont McKenna vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Claremont McKenna .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- Pitzer has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Claremont McKenna (11.1%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Pitzer College (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $48,200 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $49,600)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $928 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($14,967 vs. $15,895)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($154 vs. $164)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/