Barnard vs. Pitt

Comparable Facts

Compare Barnard College in New York, NY with University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than Barnard based on total student enrollment (35,724 students vs. 3,487 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Barnard College is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• Barnard College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Barnard College 10:1; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 13:1.

Barnard vs. Pitt Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Pitt? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Barnard ($25,223 vs. $26,407).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 37.3% lower than at Barnard College ($13,620 vs. $21,714).
• Barnard College is 218.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Pitt (about $47,962 more per year; $69,888.00 vs. $21,926.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 68.7% higher at Barnard than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (about $28,458 more per year; $69,888.00 vs. $41,430.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than at Barnard College (53% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 282.8% larger than aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students ($63,131 vs. $16,494).

Barnard vs. Pitt Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Pitt? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pitt and Barnard.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Barnard College (1520) is 150 points higher than at Pitt (1370).
• Incoming Barnard students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 31 at Pitt).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Barnard College 1470/1560; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 1280/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Barnard College 32/34; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 29/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Barnard - Test optional; Pitt - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Barnard Jan 4, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Barnard students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Pitt (3.79).
• Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Barnard (8.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 68.6% at Barnard vs. 13% at Pitt.

Barnard vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Barnard and Pitt? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Barnard College's six-year graduation rate (92%) is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus's (79%).
• Graduates from Barnard College earn a median of about $8,900 more per year than Pitt graduates about ten years after starting college ($66,900 vs. $58,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Barnard College graduates have a $9,062 lower median loan debt than Pitt graduates ($17,847 vs. $26,909).
• Among borrowers, Barnard graduates have an estimated $94 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Pitt graduates ($184 vs. $278).
• More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.