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Overview |
Pitzer | Rust College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 94% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | |||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $287 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Rust College | ||
| 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 755 students)
Pitzer vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Rust College?
- Pitzer College is 508.9% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 508.9% higher at Pitzer than Rust College ($60,282.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Pitzer ($8,151 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 281.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($5,200 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Pitzer College (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 363.1% larger than aid received Rust College ($39,594 vs. $8,549)
Pitzer vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Rust 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 Rust College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Rust College (81% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $25,100)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,942 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,837)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($164 vs. $287)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/