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Overview |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,120 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | olhcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $14,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $18,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $10,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 89% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 917 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 | Jul 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $32,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $335 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Our Lady of Holy Cross 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than Our Lady of Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,120 students)
Pitzer vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Our Lady of Holy Cross College?
- Pitzer College is 329.4% more expensive to attend than Our Lady of Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 329.4% higher at Pitzer than Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($60,282.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Our Lady of Holy Cross College than Pitzer ($18,074 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Our Lady of Holy Cross College are 95.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,166 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Our Lady of Holy Cross College than Pitzer College (89% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 293% larger than aid received Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($39,594 vs. $10,075)
Pitzer vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Our Lady of Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of Holy Cross College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Our Lady of Holy Cross College (3.12)
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Our Lady of Holy Cross 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $16,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $32,458)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($164 vs. $335)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Our Lady of Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/