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Pitzer College vs UC Berkeley

Claremont, CA · Berkeley, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database

Pitzer CollegeUC Berkeley
Acceptance Rate25.2%11.0%
In-State Tuition$65,192$16,347
Out-of-State Tuition$65,192$50,547
Average Net Price$34,979$16,538
Graduation Rate83.0%93.0%
Total Enrollment1,24245,882
Student-Faculty Ratio1018

GradFax Analysis

Pitzer College accepts 25.2% of applicants. UC Berkeley accepts 11.0%. Pitzer College's tuition is $65,192. UC Berkeley's is $16,347. That's a $48,845 difference per year. Pitzer College graduates 83% of students in 6 years. UC Berkeley graduates 93%.

Bottom Line

UC Berkeley is public; Pitzer College is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Berkeley will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.

After aid, the average student pays $34,979/year at Pitzer College and $16,538/year at UC Berkeley. UC Berkeley is cheaper for most people.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Pitzer College or UC Berkeley?

UC Berkeley. It accepts 11.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Pitzer College or UC Berkeley more affordable?

UC Berkeley, on average. After aid, students pay $16,538/year versus $34,979/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

UC Berkeley: 93% 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.