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Overview |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 76% |
Admission |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $108 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or CSN?
- Pitzer College is 1,681.9% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 434.2% higher at Pitzer than College of Southern Nevada ($60,282.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than Pitzer ($7,685 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 82.7% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,866 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Nevada than Pitzer College (76% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 682.3% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($39,594 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or CSN? 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 CSN and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $13,600 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $5,395 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($10,500 vs. $15,895)
- CSN graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($108 vs. $164)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/