Claremont, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pitzer College | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $62,692 | $68,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $62,692 | $68,237 |
| Average Net Price | $17,752 | $23,317 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pitzer College accepts 16.7% of applicants. USC accepts 10.0%. Pitzer College's tuition is $62,692. USC's is $68,237. Pitzer College is cheaper. Pitzer College graduates 83% of students in 6 years. USC graduates 92%.
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
USC. It accepts 10.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pitzer College has lower published tuition: $62,692 versus $68,237. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
USC: 92% 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.