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Overview |
Pitzer | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $373 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Peirce 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 Peirce College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 856 students)
Pitzer vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Peirce College?
- Pitzer College is 318.6% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.6% higher at Pitzer than Peirce College ($60,282.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Pitzer ($9,621 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 211.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($6,376 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 358.3% larger than aid received Peirce College ($39,594 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Peirce 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 Peirce College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Peirce College (81% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $20,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $36,125)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $209 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($164 vs. $373)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/