Pillar College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,200

4.48% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$8,024

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

556

94.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

30%

6 Graduates

About

Pillar College is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pillar College were Biblical Studies (71 degrees awarded), General Psychology (21 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (4 degrees).

In 2024, 162 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pillar College. 85.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (60 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pillar College is $25,200, which is $−2,978 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pillar College is $25,200, which is $2,978 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,024.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Pillar College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,200

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pillar College was $25,200. The cost of tuition at Pillar College is $−2,978 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pillar College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,024

2024 Value

37.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pillar College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,024. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pillar College grew by 37.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pillar College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$24,000

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pillar College was of $24,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 100% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pillar College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Pillar College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 22.4% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pillar College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Pillar College had a total enrollment of 556 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pillar College is 526 students and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 94.6% of students enrolled at Pillar College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pillar College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.2% White, 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Black or African American, 1.08% Asian, 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pillar College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26.6%) and Black or African American Male (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pillar College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 556 students. The full-time enrollment at Pillar College is 526 and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 94.6% of students enrolled at Pillar College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pillar College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pillar College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Pillar College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pillar College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
296 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
159 enrolled students
Black or African American
78 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pillar College is 53.2% White, 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Black or African American, 1.08% Asian, 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (1.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 114 more women than men received degrees from Pillar College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pillar College is hispanic or latino (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pillar College is Biblical Studies (71 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (21 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (4 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pillar College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (75 degrees awarded), Psychology (42 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pillar College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,770,135 people), Accountants & auditors (1,061,475 people), Other managers (899,553 people), Secondary school teachers (570,407 people), and Financial managers (566,966 people).

The most specialized majors at Pillar College in 2024 are Theology (75 degrees awarded), Psychology (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (37 degrees), Business (7 degrees), and Education (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pillar College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Pillar College are Theology (75 degrees awarded), Psychology (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (37 degrees), Business (7 degrees), and Education (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pillar College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,532,816 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (721,530 people), Computer Systems Design (668,336 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (623,119 people), and Banking & related activities (502,568 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pillar College.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

37 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Pillar College was General Studies with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pillar College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

138

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Pillar College, which is 0.174 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (138).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pillar College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Pillar College in General Studies, which is 0.321 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Pillar College in Biblical Studies, which is 13.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% of students graduating from Pillar College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded
White
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pillar College is hispanic or latino (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

2.47% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
62 degrees awarded
White Female
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pillar College is hispanic or latino female (72 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (62 degrees).

Operations

Pillar College has an endowment valued at nearly $298k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 25.2k (8.45%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Pillar College had a total salary expenditure of 9.07M. Pillar College employs 6 Professors, 4 Assistant professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Pillar College are Male Professor (4), Male Assistant professor (3), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pillar College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Endowment

$298k

2024 Endowment

growth from 2023

Pillar College has an endowment valued at about $298k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pillar College grew 9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pillar College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.81M

2024 Salaries

8.1%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Pillar College paid a median of $4.81M in salaries, which represents 53% of their overall expenditure ($9.07M) and a 8.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.53% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$948k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pillar College paid a total of $948k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pillar College were Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

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