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Pitzer College vs UC San Diego

Claremont, CA · La Jolla, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database

Pitzer CollegeUC San Diego
Acceptance Rate25.2%26.7%
In-State Tuition$65,192$16,758
Out-of-State Tuition$65,192$50,958
Average Net Price$34,979$14,047
Graduation Rate83.0%86.0%
Total Enrollment1,24244,256
Student-Faculty Ratio1019

GradFax Analysis

Pitzer College accepts 25.2% of applicants. UC San Diego accepts 26.7%. Pitzer College's tuition is $65,192. UC San Diego's is $16,758. That's a $48,434 difference per year. Pitzer College graduates 83% of students in 6 years. UC San Diego graduates 86%.

Bottom Line

UC San Diego is public; Pitzer College is private. If you're an in-state student, UC San Diego 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 $14,047/year at UC San Diego. UC San Diego 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 San Diego?

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

Source: IPEDS

Is Pitzer College or UC San Diego more affordable?

UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $14,047/year versus $34,979/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

UC San Diego: 86% 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.