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Overview |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $243 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 508 students)
Pitzer vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Hampshire College?
- Pitzer College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Pitzer than Hampshire College ($60,282.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Pitzer ($24,087 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 37.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,432 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 13.2% larger than aid received Pitzer College ($44,835 vs. $39,594)
Pitzer vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Pitzer .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Hampshire College (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $7,636 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $23,531)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($164 vs. $243)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/