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Overview |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Alma College?
- Pitzer College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Pitzer than Alma College ($60,282.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Pitzer ($23,995 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 57.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,624 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 14% larger than aid received Alma College ($39,594 vs. $34,736)
Pitzer vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Alma 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 Alma College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Alma College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/