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Overview |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or UArts?
- Pitzer College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Pitzer than The University of the Arts ($60,282.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than UArts ($39,809 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of the Arts are 10.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,950 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 55.5% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($39,594 vs. $25,460)
Pitzer vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Pitzer .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or UArts? 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 UArts and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than The University of the Arts (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $15,100 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,500)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts 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/