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Overview |
Pitzer | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Pitzer | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Assumption 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Assumption College?
- Pitzer College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Pitzer than Assumption College ($60,282.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Pitzer ($28,911 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 36.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,562 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Assumption College ($39,594 vs. $32,492)
Pitzer vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Assumption 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 Assumption College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Assumption College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitzer students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/