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Overview |
Pitzer | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $332 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 1,204 students)
Pitzer vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Claflin University?
- Pitzer College is 278.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.7% higher at Pitzer than Claflin University ($62,392.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Pitzer ($21,232 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 125.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,480 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Pitzer College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 290.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($48,031 vs. $12,306)
Pitzer vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Claflin University (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $30,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $16,289 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $32,184)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($164 vs. $332)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/