Claremont, CA · Claremont, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Claremont McKenna College | Pitzer College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,150 | $62,692 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,150 | $62,692 |
| Average Net Price | $11,693 | $17,752 |
| Graduation Rate | 95.0% | 83.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Claremont McKenna College accepts 11.1% of applicants. Pitzer College accepts 16.7%. Tuition is close: $64,150 at Claremont McKenna College, $62,692 at Pitzer College. Claremont McKenna College graduates 95% of students in 6 years. Pitzer College graduates 83%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Claremont McKenna College. It accepts 11.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pitzer College has lower published tuition: $62,692 versus $64,150. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Claremont McKenna College: 95% of students finish in 6 years. Pitzer College is at 83%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.