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Overview |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Newberry College | ||
| 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
- Newberry College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,204 students)
Pitzer vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Newberry College?
- Pitzer College is 131.1% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at Pitzer than Newberry College ($62,392.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Pitzer ($20,941 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 66.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,850 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 106.6% larger than aid received Newberry College ($48,031 vs. $23,249)
Pitzer vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Newberry College (3.58)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Newberry College (81% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/