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Overview |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 87% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $392 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 39% |
Students |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,067 students)
Pitzer vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Shaw University?
- Pitzer College is 410.5% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 410.5% higher at Pitzer than Shaw University ($60,282.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Pitzer ($14,204 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 133.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,514 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Pitzer College (87% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 154.7% larger than aid received Shaw University ($39,594 vs. $15,548)
Pitzer vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Shaw University (81% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $29,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $22,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $38,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $228 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($164 vs. $392)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/