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Overview |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 153 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | socalsem.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,871 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,871 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,397 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 34% |
Admission |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | - | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $164 |
Diversity |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Southern California Seminary | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Southern California Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 153 students)
Southern California Seminary vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern California Seminary or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 257.3% more expensive to attend than Southern California Seminary for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.3% higher at Pitzer than Southern California Seminary ($60,282.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Seminary are 37.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,397 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than Southern California Seminary (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern California Seminary ($39,594 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern California Seminary or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Southern California Seminary .
Southern California Seminary vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern California Seminary 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 Southern California Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Southern California Seminary (81% vs. 33%)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Seminary students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/