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Overview |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 90% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $266 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 823 students)
Pitzer vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Capitol College?
- Pitzer College is 133.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at Pitzer than Capitol College ($60,282.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Pitzer ($25,445 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 54.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,816 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Pitzer College (90% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 176.3% larger than aid received Capitol College ($39,594 vs. $14,332)
Pitzer vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Capitol 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 Capitol College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Capitol College (81% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $20,500 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,736)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($164 vs. $266)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/