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Overview |
Pitzer | CSE | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Pitzer | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | CSE | ||
| 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,122 students)
Pitzer vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or CSE?
- Pitzer College is 83.2% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Pitzer than College of Saint Elizabeth ($60,282.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Pitzer ($21,689 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 55.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,744 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 32.4% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($39,594 vs. $29,905)
Pitzer vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or CSE? 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 CSE and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,100 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,500)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,105 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($164 vs. $258)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/