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Overview |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 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 |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Pitt?
- Centre College is 143.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Centre College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($48,070.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Pitt ($23,584 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,300 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 239.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($37,116 vs. $10,919)
Centre College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 7 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Centre College students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Centre College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,500)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/