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Overview |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Wilmington College | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,046 students)
Pitzer vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Wilmington College?
- Pitzer College is 112.1% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at Pitzer than Wilmington College ($60,282.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington College than Pitzer ($24,528 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 83.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,800 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 142.5% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($39,594 vs. $16,326)
Pitzer vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Wilmington College (3.47)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Wilmington College (81% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,000)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/