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Overview |
Pitzer | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 27.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Pitzer | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Thomas 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Thomas College?
- Pitzer College is 108.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at Pitzer than Thomas College ($60,282.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Pitzer ($22,070 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 65.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,998 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 91% larger than aid received Thomas College ($39,594 vs. $20,732)
Pitzer vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or Pitzer .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Thomas 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 Thomas College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Thomas College (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/