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Overview |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 50% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.5 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $208 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 21% |
Students |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 805 students)
Pitzer vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Maria College of Albany?
- Pitzer College is 277.2% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.2% higher at Pitzer than Maria College of Albany ($60,282.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than Pitzer ($17,537 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 109.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,480 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maria College of Albany than Pitzer College (50% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 349% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($39,594 vs. $8,818)
Pitzer vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $4,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,118)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($164 vs. $208)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/