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Overview |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Terrell, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 88 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | swcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $10,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $10,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $7,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $7,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $8,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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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 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $25,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| 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 Southwestern Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 88 students)
Pitzer vs. Southwestern Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Southwestern Christian College?
- Pitzer College is 498.6% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Christian College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $10,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 498.6% higher at Pitzer than Southwestern Christian College ($60,282.00 vs. $10,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian College than Pitzer ($7,970 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian College are 181.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($7,042 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 361.3% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian College ($39,594 vs. $8,584)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Southwestern Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Christian College or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. Southwestern Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Southwestern Christian College? 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 Southwestern Christian College and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $24,400 more per year than Southwestern Christian College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $25,200)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Christian College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/