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Overview |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Paul Quinn 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 938 students)
Pitzer vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Paul Quinn College?
- Pitzer College is 714.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 714.8% higher at Pitzer than Paul Quinn College ($60,282.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than Pitzer ($8,994 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 159.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($7,650 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 225.9% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($39,594 vs. $12,150)
Pitzer vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- Paul Quinn College has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Paul Quinn College (81% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $20,300 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $29,300)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/