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Overview |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 20.4% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 436 students)
Pitzer vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Maine College of Art?
- Pitzer College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Pitzer than Maine College of Art ($60,282.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than Pitzer ($35,395 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 37.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,440 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 95.7% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($39,594 vs. $20,227)
Pitzer vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or Pitzer .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Maine College of Art (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $31,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/