Pillar College

www.pillar.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,056

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$19,708

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

16.3%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

534

70.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

28%

7 Graduates

About

Pillar College is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Pillar College were General Psychology (36 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (18 degrees), and Biblical Studies (4 degrees).

In 2020, 135 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pillar College. 83.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (58 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pillar College is $22,056, which is $7,656 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Pillar College is $22,056, which is $7,656 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,708.

In 2020, 63% of undergraduate students attending Pillar College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,056

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Pillar College was $22,056. The cost of tuition at Pillar College is $7,656 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$19,708

2020 Value

6.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Pillar College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,708. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Pillar College grew by 6.17%.

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

$12,000

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pillar College was of $12,000 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Pillar College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 7.35% with respect to 2019, when 68% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.3%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Pillar College was 16.3%, which represents 23 out of the 141 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pillar College has a total enrollment of 534 students. The full-time enrollment at Pillar College is 376 students and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at Pillar College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pillar College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% Black or African American, 14.4% White, 3.93% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pillar College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (58%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26.3%) and Black or African American Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pillar College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 534 students. The full-time enrollment at Pillar College is 376 and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at Pillar College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2020 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 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), 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

Hispanic or Latino
253
Black or African American
126
White
77

The enrolled student population at Pillar College is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% Black or African American, 14.4% White, 3.93% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 7 students (1.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 91 more women than men received degrees from Pillar College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pillar College is black or african american (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pillar College is General Psychology (36 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (18 degrees) and Biblical Studies (4 degrees).

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 (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (73 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (29 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 (1,974,397 people), Accountants & auditors (1,072,679 people), Other managers (744,766 people), Financial managers (475,553 people), and Secondary school teachers (436,714 people).

The most specialized majors at Pillar College are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (73 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (29 degrees), Business (18 degrees), and Education (1 degrees).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Pillar College are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (73 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (29 degrees), Business (18 degrees), and Education (1 degrees).

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 (3,402,469 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (642,956 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (545,503 people), Banking & related activities (520,018 people), and Computer Systems Design (493,150 people).

The most specialized majors at Pillar College are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (73 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (29 degrees), Business (18 degrees), and Education (1 degrees).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

General Psychology
36 degree-majorss awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
18 degree-majorss awarded
Biblical Studies
4 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pillar College was General Psychology with 36 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

113

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Pillar College, which is 0.195 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (113).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Pillar College in Other Theology & Religious Vocations, which is 1 times approximately the same the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 32 degrees were awarded to women at Pillar College in General Psychology, which is 8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 15% of students graduating from Pillar College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Pillar College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (80% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
White
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pillar College is black or african american (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

2.22% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
51 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pillar College is hispanic or latino female (51 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (49 degrees).

Operations

Pillar College has an endowment valued at nearly $112k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $934 (0.836%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, Pillar College had a total salary expenditure of $9.19M. Pillar College employs 6 Assistant professors, 4 Professors, and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Pillar College are Female Assistant professors (4), Male Professors(3), and Male Associate professors (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pillar College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

Endowment

$112k

2020 Endowment

0.844%

growth from 2019

Pillar College has an endowment valued at about $112k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Pillar College grew 0.844% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.3M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions 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 Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.36M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Pillar College received $1.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.7M

2020 Salaries

6.25%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Pillar College paid a median of $4.7M in salaries, which represents 51.2% of their overall expenditure ($9.19M) and a 6.25% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.05% decline from 2018 and a 22.6% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$904k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Pillar College paid a total of $904k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pillar College were Assistant professor with 6 employees; Professor with 4 employees; and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pillar College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees; Management with 11 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pillar College was Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, Male Professor with 3 employees, and Male Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pillar College.