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Overview |
Pitzer | NEC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.81 | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Pitzer | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or NEC?
- Pitzer College is 50% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Pitzer than New England College ($60,282.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Pitzer ($29,512 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 18.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,802 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 35.3% larger than aid received New England College ($39,594 vs. $29,272)
Pitzer vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or NEC? 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 NEC and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than New England College (81% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $10,200 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/