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Overview |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $12,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $11,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $13,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 7 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 57.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | UWest | ||
| 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (1,204 students vs. 154 students)
Pitzer vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or UWest?
- Pitzer College is 360.1% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 360.1% higher at Pitzer than University of the West ($62,392.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Pitzer ($11,137 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 67.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,760 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than Pitzer College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 247.9% larger than aid received University of the West ($48,031 vs. $13,807)
Pitzer vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or UWest? 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 UWest and Pitzer.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/