Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Pomona Claremont McKenna Scripps College Bates HMC Oxy Reed Chapman Bowdoin College Dartmouth Vassar UCLA| Pitzer College | College of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Pitzer | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | csm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Pitzer | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $22,450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | College of Saint Mary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 | College of Saint Mary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Pitzer | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | College of Saint Mary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | College of Saint Mary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 857 students)
Pitzer vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or College of Saint Mary?
- Pitzer College is 168.5% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.5% higher at Pitzer than College of Saint Mary ($60,282.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Pitzer ($14,984 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 140.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,240 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 122.5% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($39,594 vs. $17,799)
Pitzer vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- College of Saint Mary has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than College of Saint Mary (81% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $8,300 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,105 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/