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Overview |
Pitzer | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Wheelock 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 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Pitzer | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | - | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 890 students)
Pitzer vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Wheelock College?
- Pitzer College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Pitzer than Wheelock College ($60,282.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than Pitzer ($28,829 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 32.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,975 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 81.7% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($39,594 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Pitzer vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Wheelock College (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/