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Overview |
AU | Pitt | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 85% |
Admission |
AU | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
AU | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 40% | ||
Campus |
AU | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Pitt?
- American University is 168.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at AU than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($53,070.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than AU ($24,286 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 27.1% lower than costs at American University ($12,360 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than American University (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 148.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($27,138 vs. $10,919)
AU vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or AU .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 20 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at AU (3.7)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Pitt? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pitt and AU.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than American University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $58,000)
- American University students graduate with a $2,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,909)
- AU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/