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Pomona Claremont McKenna Scripps College Bates HMC Oxy Reed Chapman Bowdoin College Dartmouth Vassar UCLA| San Francisco Bay University | Pitzer College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $164 |
Diversity |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 661.1% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 661.1% higher at Pitzer than San Francisco Bay University ($60,282.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Pitzer ($12,510 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 115.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,200 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 313.7% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($39,594 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
SFBU vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU or Pitzer? 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 Pitzer and SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/