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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Pitzer College | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitzer | USD | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 83% |
Admission |
Pitzer | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $236 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | USD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or USD?
- Pitzer College is 12% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Pitzer than University of San Diego ($60,282.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Pitzer ($36,008 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 16.7% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,010 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Pitzer College (83% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 8.8% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($39,594 vs. $36,408)
Pitzer vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pitzer (3.93)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or USD? 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 USD and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than University of San Diego (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $20,600 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $7,009 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($15,895 vs. $22,904)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($164 vs. $236)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/