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Overview |
Pitzer | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | scitech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $16,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $16,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $15,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $28,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $7,031 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 95% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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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 | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $98 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 95% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Southern California Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 541 students)
Pitzer vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Southern California Institute of Technology?
- Pitzer College is 263.4% more expensive to attend than Southern California Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $16,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.4% higher at Pitzer than Southern California Institute of Technology ($60,282.00 vs. $16,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Technology than Pitzer ($28,699 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Technology are 29.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($15,336 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern California Institute of Technology than Pitzer College (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 463.1% larger than aid received Southern California Institute of Technology ($39,594 vs. $7,031)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Southern California Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Institute of Technology or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Southern California Institute of Technology? 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 Southern California Institute of Technology and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Southern California Institute of Technology (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Southern California Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $31,600)
- Southern California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,395 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($9,500 vs. $15,895)
- Southern California Institute of Technology graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($98 vs. $164)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/