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Overview |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 437 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | sfcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $51,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $51,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $45,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $30,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 392 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 41.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| 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 | Dec 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $271 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pitzer College is larger than than San Francisco Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 437 students)
Pitzer vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or San Francisco Conservatory of Music?
- Pitzer College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than San Francisco Conservatory of Music for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Pitzer than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($60,282.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($39,809 vs. $45,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pitzer College are 0.2% lower than costs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($19,854 vs. $19,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 30.6% larger than aid received San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($39,594 vs. $30,328)
Pitzer vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Conservatory of Music or Pitzer .
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music has a higher acceptance rate (41.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $19,400 more per year than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $30,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,355 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,250)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($164 vs. $271)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Conservatory of Music students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/