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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 34% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | - | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $164 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | 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 Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 134.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Pitzer than Columbia College Hollywood ($60,282.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Hollywood than Pitzer ($32,432 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Hollywood are 19.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,578 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than Pitzer College (91% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 441% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($39,594 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,023)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($164 vs. $258)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/