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Overview |
Pitzer | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 95% |
Admission |
Pitzer | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | |||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $206 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,261 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Pitzer College is 272.1% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.1% higher at Pitzer than Mercy College of Ohio ($60,282.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Pitzer ($14,564 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 179.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($7,108 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Pitzer College (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 226.3% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($39,594 vs. $12,134)
Pitzer vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Pitzer .
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (81% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $1,100 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,500)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $4,105 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($164 vs. $206)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/