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Overview |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $372 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Bethune-Cookman?
- Pitzer College is 335.4% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 335.4% higher at Pitzer than Bethune Cookman University ($60,282.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Pitzer ($15,769 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 91% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,396 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 187.3% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($39,594 vs. $13,780)
Pitzer vs. Bethune-Cookman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Bethune Cookman University (81% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $31,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $20,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($15,895 vs. $35,985)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $208 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($164 vs. $372)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/