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Overview |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
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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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 67% |
Students |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 341 students)
Pitzer vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Pitzer College is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Pitzer than Cleveland Institute of Music ($60,282.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Music than Pitzer ($29,383 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 49.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($13,300 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Music ($39,594 vs. $28,571)
Pitzer vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Cleveland Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Music or Pitzer .
- Cleveland Institute of Music has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Cleveland Institute of Music? 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 Cleveland Institute of Music and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Cleveland Institute of Music (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Music students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/