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Overview |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $33,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $33,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $24,075 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $23,878 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 4,490 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 45.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | C of I | ||
| 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,082 students)
Pitzer vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or C of I?
- Pitzer College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Pitzer than The College of Idaho ($60,282.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Pitzer ($24,075 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 83.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,820 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 65.8% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($39,594 vs. $23,878)
Pitzer vs. C of I Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or Pitzer .
- C of I has a higher acceptance rate (45.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or C of I? 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 C of I and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than The College of Idaho (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,900 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,995)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($164 vs. $268)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former C of I students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/