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Overview |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $270 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 315 students)
Pitzer vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Longy?
- Pitzer College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Pitzer than Longy School of Music ($60,282.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Pitzer ($30,524 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 65.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,000 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($39,594 vs. $31,776)
Pitzer vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Pitzer .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Longy? 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 Longy and Pitzer.
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,299 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,194)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($164 vs. $270)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/