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Overview |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | ewc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $14,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $14,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $13,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $12,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 8,988 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 7,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 4.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Edward Waters College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,181 students)
Pitzer vs. Edward Waters College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Edward Waters College?
- Pitzer College is 311.3% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.3% higher at Pitzer than Edward Waters College ($60,282.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Pitzer ($13,649 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 147.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,010 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 204.9% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($39,594 vs. $12,984)
Pitzer vs. Edward Waters College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Edward Waters College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edward Waters College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Edward Waters College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Edward Waters 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 Edward Waters College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Edward Waters College (81% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $27,800)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/