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Overview |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | wesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $26,934 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $299 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Wesley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 917 students)
Pitzer vs. Wesley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Wesley College?
- Pitzer College is 123.8% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Pitzer than Wesley College ($60,282.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 67.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,864 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than Wesley College (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($39,594 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Wesley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesley College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Pitzer vs. Wesley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Wesley 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 Wesley College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Wesley College (81% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $13,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $29,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($164 vs. $299)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/