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Overview |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Kissimmee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,591 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $8,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 174 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $221 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 17% |
Students |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | FCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 155 students)
Pitzer vs. FCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or FCC?
- Pitzer College is 246.8% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.8% higher at Pitzer than Johnson University Florida ($60,282.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than Pitzer ($20,191 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 131.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,591 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 348.1% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($39,594 vs. $8,836)
Pitzer vs. FCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or FCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FCC or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at FCC (2.97)
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. FCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or FCC? 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 FCC and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Johnson University Florida (81% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $16,500 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $5,485 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($15,895 vs. $21,380)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($164 vs. $221)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FCC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/