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Overview |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $204 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 380 students)
Pitzer vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or College of the Atlantic?
- Pitzer College is 36.1% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Pitzer than College of the Atlantic ($60,282.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Pitzer ($22,316 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 101.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,870 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Pitzer College (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 21.4% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($39,594 vs. $32,602)
Pitzer vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at College of the Atlantic (3.69)
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than College of the Atlantic (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $21,400 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $28,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $3,855 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($15,895 vs. $19,750)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($164 vs. $204)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/