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Overview |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 92% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $377 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Lane College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Lane College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,010 students)
Pitzer vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Lane College?
- Pitzer College is 550.3% more expensive to attend than Lane College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 550.3% higher at Pitzer than Lane College ($60,282.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lane College than Pitzer ($13,370 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lane College are 160.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($7,610 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lane College than Pitzer College (92% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 289.9% larger than aid received Lane College ($39,594 vs. $10,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Lane College (2.57)
Pitzer vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Lane 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 Lane College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Lane College (81% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $24,600 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $25,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $20,569 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $36,464)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $213 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($164 vs. $377)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/