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Overview |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | fmuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $12,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $8,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $16,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $14,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 86% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 11,931 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 8,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 4.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $27,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $42,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $443 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Florida Memorial University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,137 students)
Pitzer vs. Florida Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Florida Memorial University?
- Pitzer College is 379.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.3% higher at Pitzer than Florida Memorial University ($60,282.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than Pitzer ($16,359 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 143.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($8,160 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Memorial University than Pitzer College (86% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 165% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($39,594 vs. $14,943)
Pitzer vs. Florida Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Florida Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Memorial University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Florida Memorial University (2.7)
- Florida Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Florida Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Florida Memorial University? 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 Florida Memorial University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Florida Memorial University (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $22,000 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $27,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $26,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $42,875)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $279 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($164 vs. $443)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/