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Overview |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
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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 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 548 students)
Pitzer vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or McMurry?
- Pitzer College is 117.3% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.3% higher at Pitzer than MacMurray College ($60,282.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 102.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,810 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than MacMurray College (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($39,594 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at McMurry (3.19)
Pitzer vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or McMurry? 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 McMurry and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than MacMurray College (81% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $11,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,105 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/