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Overview |
Pitzer | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 93% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | - | ||
| Admitted | 644 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.53 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $310 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Wiley 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 Wiley College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 698 students)
Pitzer vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Wiley College?
- Pitzer College is 382.3% more expensive to attend than Wiley College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.3% higher at Pitzer than Wiley College ($60,282.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Pitzer ($11,246 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 297.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($5,000 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than Pitzer College (93% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 337.3% larger than aid received Wiley College ($39,594 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Pitzer vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Wiley 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 Wiley College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Wiley College (81% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $20,500 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $29,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $14,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $30,046)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($164 vs. $310)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/