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Overview |
Pitzer | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Rio Grande, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | rio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $19,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $26,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $7,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 72% |
Admission |
Pitzer | University of Rio Grande | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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 | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $211 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Pitzer | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rio Grande is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,800 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. University of Rio Grande Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or University of Rio Grande?
- Pitzer College is 210.7% more expensive to attend than University of Rio Grande for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $19,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.6% higher at Pitzer than University of Rio Grande ($60,282.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rio Grande than Pitzer ($26,369 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rio Grande are 77.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,166 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rio Grande than Pitzer College (72% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 451.6% larger than aid received University of Rio Grande ($39,594 vs. $7,178)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or University of Rio Grande? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Rio Grande or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at University of Rio Grande (3.06)
Pitzer vs. University of Rio Grande Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or University of Rio Grande? 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 University of Rio Grande and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than University of Rio Grande (81% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $15,700 more per year than University of Rio Grande graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,900)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $4,605 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Rio Grande graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,500)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Rio Grande graduates. ($164 vs. $211)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Rio Grande students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/