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Overview |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $35,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $35,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $19,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $28,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 2,470 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 2,255 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,204 students vs. 1,175 students)
Pitzer vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Manchester University?
- Pitzer College is 74.3% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at Pitzer than Manchester University ($62,392.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Pitzer ($19,367 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 91.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,154 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 65.9% larger than aid received Manchester University ($48,031 vs. $28,959)
Pitzer vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Manchester 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 Manchester University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Manchester University (81% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University 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/