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Overview |
Pitzer | Centra College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $24,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $6,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 1 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 0% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $124 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,204 students vs. 212 students)
Pitzer vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Centra College?
- Pitzer College is 575.2% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 575.2% higher at Pitzer than Centra College ($62,392.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than Pitzer ($24,868 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 90% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,252 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 595.8% larger than aid received Centra College ($48,031 vs. $6,903)
Pitzer vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Pitzer .
- Centra College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Centra 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 Centra College and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $3,853 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($12,042 vs. $15,895)
- Centra College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($124 vs. $164)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College 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/