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Overview |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $245 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | University of St. Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Mary is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,267 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or University of St. Mary ?
- Pitzer College is 91.7% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Pitzer than University of Saint Mary ($60,282.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than Pitzer ($21,887 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 118.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,070 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 67.5% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($39,594 vs. $23,638)
Pitzer vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or University of St. Mary ? 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 St. Mary and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than University of Saint Mary (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $7,855 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($15,895 vs. $23,750)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($164 vs. $245)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/