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Overview |
Pitzer | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 22% | ||
| 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 | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 944 students)
Pitzer vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Fontbonne University?
- Pitzer College is 115.3% more expensive to attend than Fontbonne University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.3% higher at Pitzer than Fontbonne University ($60,282.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fontbonne University than Pitzer ($20,732 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fontbonne University are 82.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,856 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 77.7% larger than aid received Fontbonne University ($39,594 vs. $22,284)
Pitzer vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Fontbonne University (81% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fontbonne University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University 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/