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Overview |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Langhorne, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,056 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #438 | ||
| 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) | $31,881 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,881 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,234 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,603 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
Cairn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 422 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 | 14:1 | ||
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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 | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| 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% | 11% | ||
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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,940 students vs. 1,056 students)
Cairn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cairn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Cairn University is 133.4% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($31,881.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Cairn than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($31,881.00 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 ($17,909 vs. $27,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($12,234 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Cairn University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 64% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($17,852 vs. $10,886)
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 (95.9%) than Cairn (83.6%)
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/