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Overview |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.74 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $382 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 168 students)
Pitzer vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Bennett College?
- Pitzer College is 276.8% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.8% higher at Pitzer than Bennett College for Women ($60,282.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Pitzer ($20,545 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 118.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,100 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 164% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($39,594 vs. $14,996)
Pitzer vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Bennett College has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Bennett College for Women (81% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $32,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $21,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $37,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $218 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($164 vs. $382)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/