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Overview |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $383 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Allen University | ||
| 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 657 students)
Pitzer vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Allen University?
- Pitzer College is 380.7% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.7% higher at Pitzer than Allen University ($60,282.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Pitzer ($13,774 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 131.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,584 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 251.4% larger than aid received Allen University ($39,594 vs. $11,268)
Pitzer vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Pitzer .
- Allen University has a higher acceptance rate (43.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $25,300 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $24,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $21,224 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $37,119)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $219 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($164 vs. $383)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/