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Overview |
Pitzer | York College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 585 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $21,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $21,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $20,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $12,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 47.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 845/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | York College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | York College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than York College based on total student enrollment (1,204 students vs. 585 students)
Pitzer vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or York College?
- Pitzer College is 195.7% more expensive to attend than York College for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $21,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.7% higher at Pitzer than York College ($62,392.00 vs. $21,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College than Pitzer ($20,163 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 122.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,600 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College than Pitzer College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 269.8% larger than aid received York College ($48,031 vs. $12,987)
Pitzer vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at York College (3.02)
- York College has a higher acceptance rate (47.6%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or York 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 York College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than York College (81% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $11,300 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,105 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/