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Pomona Claremont McKenna Scripps College Oxy HMC Bates Reed Chapman Bowdoin College Dartmouth Vassar UCLA| Pitzer College | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $293 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 35 students)
Pitzer vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Shorter-CAPP?
- Pitzer College is 544% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 544% higher at Pitzer than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($60,282.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Pitzer ($19,526 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 129.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,655 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 675% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($39,594 vs. $5,109)
Pitzer vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Pitzer .
- Shorter-CAPP has a higher acceptance rate (33.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (81% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $300 more per year than Shorter-CAPP graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $12,523 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($15,895 vs. $28,418)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($164 vs. $293)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/