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Pitzer College vs UC Irvine

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

Pitzer CollegeUC Irvine
Acceptance Rate25.2%28.6%
In-State Tuition$65,192$15,722
Out-of-State Tuition$65,192$49,922
Average Net Price$34,979$15,889
Graduation Rate83.0%87.0%
Total Enrollment1,24237,297
Student-Faculty Ratio1019

GradFax Analysis

Pitzer College accepts 25.2% of applicants. UC Irvine accepts 28.6%. Pitzer College's tuition is $65,192. UC Irvine's is $15,722. That's a $49,470 difference per year. Pitzer College graduates 83% of students in 6 years. UC Irvine graduates 87%.

Bottom Line

UC Irvine is public; Pitzer College is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Irvine 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 $15,889/year at UC Irvine. UC Irvine 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 Irvine?

Pitzer College. It accepts 25.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Pitzer College or UC Irvine more affordable?

UC Irvine, on average. After aid, students pay $15,889/year versus $34,979/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

UC Irvine: 87% 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.