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Overview |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 15,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | csusm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $13,972 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $10,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $8,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 67% |
Admission |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 14,774 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 14,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $17,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $186 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Marcos is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (15,109 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. California State University-San Marcos Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or California State University-San Marcos?
- Pitzer College is 949.8% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Marcos 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 San Marcos ($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 San Marcos than Pitzer ($10,463 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University San Marcos are 42.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($13,972 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University San Marcos than Pitzer College (67% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 343.8% larger than aid received California State University San Marcos ($39,594 vs. $8,922)
Pitzer vs. California State University-San Marcos Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or California State University-San Marcos? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Marcos or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at California State University-San Marcos (3.32)
- California State University-San Marcos has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. California State University-San Marcos Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or California State University-San Marcos? 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 California State University-San Marcos and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than California State University San Marcos (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $500 more per year than California State University-San Marcos graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $2,100 lower median federal student loan debt than California State University-San Marcos graduates. ($15,895 vs. $17,995)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than California State University-San Marcos graduates. ($164 vs. $186)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-San Marcos 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/