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Overview |
Pitzer | D&E College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $245 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Pitzer | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 650 students)
Pitzer vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or D&E College?
- Pitzer College is 101.7% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Pitzer than Davis & Elkins College ($60,282.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Pitzer ($20,126 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 96.1% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,125 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($39,594 vs. $25,119)
Pitzer vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Davis & Elkins College (81% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $12,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,500)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $7,817 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $23,712)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($164 vs. $245)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/