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Overview |
Pitzer | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $215 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 991 students)
Pitzer vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Bluefield College?
- Pitzer College is 118.4% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Pitzer than Bluefield College ($60,282.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than Pitzer ($22,904 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 105% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,684 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 112.9% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($39,594 vs. $18,596)
Pitzer vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Bluefield College (3.31)
- Bluefield College has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Bluefield College (81% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $4,939 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluefield College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,834)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bluefield College graduates. ($164 vs. $215)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/