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Overview |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $164 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 9% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Pitzer than Menlo College ($60,282.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Pitzer ($29,151 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 22.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,250 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Menlo College ($39,594 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Menlo vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Menlo College (81% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $5,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($15,895 vs. $21,062)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($164 vs. $217)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/