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Overview |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 85% |
Admission |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $278 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Pitt?
- Colgate University is 223.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Colgate than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($63,904.00 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 Colgate ($24,286 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 30.3% lower than costs at Colgate University ($12,360 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Colgate University (85% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 400.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($54,647 vs. $10,919)
Colgate vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 102 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $58,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,784 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,909)
- Colgate graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($166 vs. $278)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/