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Overview |
Pitzer | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 70 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | sfai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $45,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $45,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitzer | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48% | |||
| 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 | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than San Francisco Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 70 students)
Pitzer vs. San Francisco Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or San Francisco Art Institute?
- Pitzer College is 32% more expensive to attend than San Francisco Art Institute for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $45,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Pitzer than San Francisco Art Institute ($60,282.00 vs. $45,664.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Art Institute are 14.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,350 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than San Francisco Art Institute (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received San Francisco Art Institute ($39,594 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or San Francisco Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Art Institute or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. San Francisco Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or San Francisco Art Institute? 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 San Francisco Art Institute and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than San Francisco Art Institute (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $10,900 more per year than San Francisco Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,105 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco Art Institute graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco Art Institute graduates. ($164 vs. $258)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/