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Overview |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $289 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Saint Michael's College?
- Pitzer College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Pitzer than Saint Michael's College ($60,282.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Pitzer ($27,700 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 32.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,995 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($39,594 vs. $37,162)
Pitzer vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Pitzer College (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $12,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $28,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($164 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitzer students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/