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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 34% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $164 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 425% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 425% higher at Pitzer than Pacific Oaks College ($60,282.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Oaks College are 7.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($18,536 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pitzer College than Pacific Oaks College (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($39,594 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Pacific Oaks College .
- Pacific Oaks College has a higher acceptance rate (39.7%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $5,072 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $20,967)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($164 vs. $216)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/