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Overview |
Pitzer | Cambridge College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,135 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | cambridgecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Cambridge College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $17,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $7,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Cambridge College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | Cambridge College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Cambridge College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $213 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Cambridge College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Cambridge College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Cambridge College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Cambridge College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Cambridge College?
- Pitzer College is 250.7% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.7% higher at Pitzer than Cambridge College ($60,282.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Pitzer ($21,178 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 80.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,000 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 454.6% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($39,594 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Cambridge College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cambridge College or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. Cambridge College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Cambridge 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 Cambridge College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Cambridge College (81% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Cambridge College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,625)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Cambridge College graduates. ($164 vs. $213)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/