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Overview |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 94% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,025 students)
Pitzer vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Huston-Tillotson University?
- Pitzer College is 379.6% more expensive to attend than Huston-Tillotson University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.6% higher at Pitzer than Huston Tillotson University ($60,282.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huston Tillotson University than Pitzer ($21,069 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 135% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,449 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huston Tillotson University than Pitzer College (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 788.2% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($39,594 vs. $4,458)
Pitzer vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- Huston-Tillotson University has a higher acceptance rate (51.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Huston-Tillotson University? 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 Huston-Tillotson University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Huston Tillotson University (81% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,000)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/