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Overview |
Pitzer | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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 | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Illinois 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,029 students)
Pitzer vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Illinois College?
- Pitzer College is 68.4% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Pitzer than Illinois College ($60,282.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Pitzer ($16,296 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 99.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,964 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Illinois College ($39,594 vs. $29,785)
Pitzer vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Illinois 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 Illinois College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Illinois College (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/