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Overview |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 767 students)
Pitzer vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Pitzer College is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Pitzer than Alderson Broaddus College ($60,282.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Pitzer ($19,499 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 95.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,170 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 60.6% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($39,594 vs. $24,656)
Pitzer vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,900)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/