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Overview |
Pitzer | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $248 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Taylor University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Taylor University?
- Pitzer College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Pitzer than Taylor University ($60,282.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Pitzer ($27,366 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 79.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($11,058 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 69.9% larger than aid received Taylor University ($39,594 vs. $23,303)
Pitzer vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Taylor University (3.87)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Taylor University? 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 Taylor University and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Taylor University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $8,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $24,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($164 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitzer students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/