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Overview |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 100% | ||
| 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) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $208 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 852 students)
Pitzer vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Cox College?
- Pitzer College is 466.2% more expensive to attend than Cox College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Out of state tuition is 466.2% higher at Pitzer than Cox College ($60,282.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cox College are 77.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,168 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than Cox College (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($39,594 vs. $0)
Pitzer vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or Pitzer .
- Cox College has a higher acceptance rate (33.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Cox College? 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 Cox College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Pitzer College (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $4,289 lower median federal student loan debt than Cox College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,184)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Cox College graduates. ($164 vs. $208)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/