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Overview |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 52% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 826 students)
Pitzer vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Carolina University?
- Pitzer College is 378.4% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378.4% higher at Pitzer than Carolina University ($60,282.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than Pitzer ($16,731 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina University are 65.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,000 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina University than Pitzer College (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 279.4% larger than aid received Carolina University ($39,594 vs. $10,437)
Pitzer vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
- Carolina University has a higher acceptance rate (52%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Carolina 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 Carolina University and Pitzer.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/