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Overview |
Pitzer | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Ontario, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,579 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | westcoastuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $34,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $34,742 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $42,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $6,151 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 67% |
Admission |
Pitzer | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $33,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $344 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 22% |
Students |
Pitzer | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Coast University Ontario is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,579 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. West Coast University-Ontario Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or West Coast University-Ontario?
- Pitzer College is 73.5% more expensive to attend than West Coast University-Ontario for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $34,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Pitzer than West Coast University Ontario ($60,282.00 vs. $34,742.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than West Coast University-Ontario ($39,809 vs. $42,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Coast University Ontario are 97.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,030 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Coast University Ontario than Pitzer College (67% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 543.7% larger than aid received West Coast University Ontario ($39,594 vs. $6,151)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or West Coast University-Ontario? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast University-Ontario or Pitzer .
Pitzer vs. West Coast University-Ontario Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or West Coast University-Ontario? 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 West Coast University-Ontario and Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,500 more per year than West Coast University-Ontario graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $17,437 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Ontario graduates. ($15,895 vs. $33,332)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Ontario graduates. ($164 vs. $344)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Coast University-Ontario students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/