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Overview |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 72% |
Admission |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $178 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or San Francisco State?
- Pitzer College is 949.8% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Pitzer than San Francisco State University ($60,282.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Pitzer ($13,267 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,955 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than Pitzer College (72% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 302.8% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($39,594 vs. $9,830)
Pitzer vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or San Francisco State? 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 State and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than San Francisco State University (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $1,355 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco State graduates. ($15,895 vs. $17,250)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco State graduates. ($164 vs. $178)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/