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Overview |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 82% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $288 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Northeastern?
- Pitzer College is 2% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Pitzer than Northeastern University ($60,282.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Pitzer ($35,827 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 7.7% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($18,430 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Pitzer College (82% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Pitzer College ($42,331 vs. $39,594)
Pitzer vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Pitzer has a higher acceptance rate (18.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Pitzer vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Northeastern University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,875)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($164 vs. $288)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/