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Overview |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | briarcliff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $33,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $33,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $26,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.21 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $253 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 927 students)
Pitzer vs. Briar Cliff University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Briar Cliff University?
- Pitzer College is 81.7% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at Pitzer than Briar Cliff University ($60,282.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Pitzer ($21,620 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 100.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,910 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($39,594 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Briar Cliff University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Briar Cliff University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Pitzer vs. Briar Cliff University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Briar Cliff University? 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 Briar Cliff University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Briar Cliff University (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,500)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $8,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $24,500)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($164 vs. $253)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/