Pitzer College vs Westmont College

Pitzer College and Westmont College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Pitzer, a liberal arts college in Claremont, California, boasts an acceptance rate of 34%, while Westmont, a Christian liberal arts college in Santa Barbara, California, has a more selective acceptance rate of 28%. Pitzer's student body is more diverse, with 48% students of color compared to Westmont's 38%. Both colleges offer a range of popular majors, including psychology, biology, and economics, but Pitzer is known for its strengths in social sciences and environmental studies, while Westmont excels in pre-professional programs like nursing and business. With graduation rates of 84% and 86% respectively, both colleges ensure that their students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these two exceptional institutions and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Pitzer College	Westmont College
Overview
Location	Claremont, California	Santa Barbara, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	93.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	18.3%	79.0%
Application fees	$70
SAT range	N/A	1160 - 1460
ACT range	N/A	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		18.0%
Students submitting ACT score		12.0%
Total number of applicants	3,676	2,344
Total number of admissions given out	673	1,851
Admitted students who chose to enroll	357	333
Yield rate	53.0%	18.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$74,950	$61,110
Average net price	$19,153	$33,554
Tuition	$57,686	$47,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,282 Meal plan: $7,898	Room/dormitory: $9,400 Meal plan: $5,970
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	42.0% Average amount $39,399	99.0% Average amount $32,308
Students receiving federal student loan	24.0% Average amount $3,323	50.0% Average amount $5,052
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $14,063	25.0% Average amount $4,810

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,168 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	1,238 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.1%
International students	7.2%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	972	1,207
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Washington Oregon Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Ethnic Studies	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Physical Science Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
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%	73.4%
Dropout rate	11.2%	26.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,792 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $66,978 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,638 Year 2: $40,402 Year 3: $40,054 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,114 Year 2: $24,808 Year 3: $34,035 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,823 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,883 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,121 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,369 Year 2: $25,596 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A

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