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Overview |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.64 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | McDaniel College | ||
| 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or McDaniel College?
- Pitzer College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Pitzer than McDaniel College ($60,282.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Pitzer ($23,733 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 61.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,302 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 1.9% larger than aid received McDaniel College ($39,594 vs. $38,848)
Pitzer vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or McDaniel College? 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 McDaniel College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than McDaniel College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitzer 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/