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Overview |
Pitzer | Anna Maria College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Paxton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | annamaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Anna Maria College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $38,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $38,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $16,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $23,894 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $33,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Anna Maria College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.94 | ||
| 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 | Anna Maria College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Anna Maria College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Anna Maria College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Pitzer | Anna Maria College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Anna Maria 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
- Anna Maria College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Anna Maria College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Anna Maria College?
- Pitzer College is 56.9% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Pitzer than Anna Maria College ($60,282.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Pitzer ($23,894 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anna Maria College are 19.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,640 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($39,594 vs. $33,503)
Pitzer vs. Anna Maria College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Anna Maria College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anna Maria College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Anna Maria College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Anna Maria College (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($164 vs. $258)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/