Pitzer College vs Stanford

Pitzer College and Stanford University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Pitzer, a liberal arts college, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on social justice, while Stanford, a research university, is renowned for its academic rigor and technological innovation. With acceptance rates of 33% and 5%, respectively, both institutions are highly selective. Pitzer's popular majors include social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences, while Stanford offers a wide range of undergraduate programs, including engineering, computer science, and business. Pitzer's student body is diverse, with 45% students of color, while Stanford's student body is more international, with 18% international students. Pitzer's graduation rate is 86%, while Stanford's is 95%. Explore the comparison table to discover more about these two exceptional institutions and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Pitzer College	Stanford University
Overview
Location	Claremont, California	Stanford, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	93.0%	98.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	18.3%	3.9%
Application fees	$70	Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $125
SAT range	N/A	1470 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	34 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants	3,676	55,471
Total number of admissions given out	673	2,190
Admitted students who chose to enroll	357	1,757
Yield rate	53.0%	80.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$74,950	$78,898
Average net price	$19,153	$14,402
Tuition	$57,686	$55,473
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,282 Meal plan: $7,898	Room/dormitory: $11,166 Meal plan: $6,694
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	42.0% Average amount $39,399	61.0% Average amount $56,211
Students receiving federal student loan	24.0% Average amount $3,323	5.0% Average amount $5,151
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $14,063	1.0% Average amount $17,186

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,168 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	7,645 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%
Graduate students	N/A	10,035 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	58.5%
International students	7.2%	24.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	972	14,621
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Texas Washington New York Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Ethnic Studies	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	5:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	88.4%	95.5%
Dropout rate	11.2%	1.7%
Transferred out	N/A	0.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,150 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,378 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $151,574 Year 2: $170,457 Year 3: $210,837 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $159,729 Year 2: $168,942 Year 3: $203,193 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $164,734 Year 2: $163,337 Year 3: $187,054 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $137,457 Year 2: $150,874 Year 3: $173,548 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $136,126 Year 2: $136,499 Year 3: $165,375 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,556 Year 2: $135,709 Year 3: $157,500 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,354 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $139,234 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,326 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,185 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,457 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $107,477 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $85,391 Year 3: $104,592

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