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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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
- Elizabethtown College is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (2,021 students vs. 1,328 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Elizabethtown College is 156.4% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Elizabethtown College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($35,020.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Elizabethtown College ($18,194 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 7% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($11,820 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 104.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($21,405 vs. $10,466)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 94 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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-Greensburg and Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (79% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $6,200 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/