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Overview |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Langhorne, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cairn.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,255 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,255 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,764 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,923 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,376 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 468 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,031 students)
Cairn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cairn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Cairn University is 128.8% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Cairn than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($31,255.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Cairn ($17,545 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 2.5% lower than costs at Cairn University ($11,480 vs. $11,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Cairn University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 64.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($18,376 vs. $11,150)
Cairn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cairn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Cairn .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 46 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Cairn (81%)
Cairn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cairn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Cairn.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $21,000 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/