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Overview |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | curtis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $20,653 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $8,796 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 446 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 31 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
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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, 2026 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Curtis Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (1,204 students vs. 159 students)
Pitzer vs. Curtis Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Curtis Institute of Music?
- Pitzer College is ?% more expensive to attend than Curtis Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Pitzer than Curtis Institute of Music ($62,392.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curtis Institute of Music than Pitzer ($21,615 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Curtis Institute of Music are 3.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($20,653 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curtis Institute of Music than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 446.1% larger than aid received Curtis Institute of Music ($48,031 vs. $8,796)
Pitzer vs. Curtis Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Curtis Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curtis Institute of Music or Pitzer .
- Pitzer has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Curtis Institute of Music (7%)
Pitzer vs. Curtis Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Curtis 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 Curtis Institute of Music and Pitzer.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/