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Overview |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $31,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $31,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $10,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $17,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $26,617 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 667 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $327 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,719 students vs. 1,204 students)
Pitzer vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Alverno College?
- Pitzer College is 95.3% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $31,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Pitzer than Alverno College ($62,392.00 vs. $31,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Pitzer ($17,884 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 108.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,238 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 80.5% larger than aid received Alverno College ($48,031 vs. $26,617)
Pitzer vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Alverno College (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $15,798 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $31,693)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($164 vs. $327)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/