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Overview |
Pitzer | Minerva | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 69% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
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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 | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 660 students)
Pitzer vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Minerva?
- Pitzer College is 241.5% more expensive to attend than Minerva for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.5% higher at Pitzer than Minerva University ($60,282.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than Pitzer ($15,215 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 61.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,300 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minerva University than Pitzer College (69% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 123.3% larger than aid received Minerva University ($39,594 vs. $17,735)
Pitzer vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or Pitzer .
- Pitzer has a higher acceptance rate (18.4%) than Minerva (1%)
Pitzer vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Minerva? 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 Minerva and Pitzer.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/