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Overview |
Davidson | Pitt | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 85% |
Admission |
Davidson | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $278 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Pitt?
- Davidson College is 186.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Davidson than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($56,550.00 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 Davidson ($24,286 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 27.4% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,360 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Davidson College (85% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 325.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($46,496 vs. $10,919)
Davidson vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 83 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $58,000)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,909)
- Davidson graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($175 vs. $278)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/