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Overview |
Pitzer | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 95% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $443 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Benedict 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
- Benedict College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Benedict College?
- Pitzer College is 312.9% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312.9% higher at Pitzer than Benedict College ($60,282.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Pitzer ($17,845 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 200.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($6,600 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Pitzer College (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 227.4% larger than aid received Benedict College ($39,594 vs. $12,093)
Pitzer vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Pitzer .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Benedict College (81% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $24,600 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $25,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $27,003 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $42,898)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $279 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($164 vs. $443)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/