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Overview |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 85% |
Admission |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 33,767 students)
Columbia vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Pitt?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 216.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Columbia than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($62,570.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Pitt ($22,058 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 31.8% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($12,360 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Columbia University in the City of New York (85% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 459.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($61,061 vs. $10,919)
Columbia vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 201 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (93% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $49,600 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $58,000)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- Columbia graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/