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Overview |
Pitzer | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 96% |
Admission |
Pitzer | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $234 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Pitzer | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Pitzer College is 77.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Pitzer than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($60,282.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Pitzer ($18,701 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 61.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,264 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Pitzer College (96% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 39.5% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($39,594 vs. $28,392)
Pitzer vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (81% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $6,400 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $6,823 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $22,718)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($164 vs. $234)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/