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Overview |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 66% |
Admission |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $144 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or CSUMB?
- Pitzer College is 949.8% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Pitzer than California State University Monterey Bay ($60,282.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Pitzer ($11,435 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 22.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,262 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Pitzer College (66% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 355% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($39,594 vs. $8,702)
Pitzer vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (81% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,300 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $1,895 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,895)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($144 vs. $164)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB 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/