EC vs. Pitt

Comparable Facts

Compare Elmira College in Elmira, NY with University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (35,724 students vs. 786 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (Small City setting); University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Elmira College 11:1; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 13:1.

EC vs. Pitt Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, EC or Pitt? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Pitt ($23,682 vs. $25,223).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 6.4% lower than at Elmira College ($13,620 vs. $14,550).
• Elmira College is 77.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Pitt (about $17,050 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $21,926.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 6.3% higher at Pitt than at Elmira College (about $2,454 more per year; $41,430.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 53%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 74.5% larger than aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students ($28,780 vs. $16,494).

EC vs. Pitt Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, EC or Pitt? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pitt and EC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1370) is 130 points higher than at EC (1240).
• Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (31 vs. 27 at EC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 1090/1385; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 1280/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 26/29; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 29/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: EC - Test optional; Pitt - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at EC (3.22).
• EC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Pitt (58.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at EC vs. 13% at Pitt.

EC vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for EC and Pitt? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus's six-year graduation rate (79%) is higher than Elmira College's (60%).
• Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of about $12,000 more per year than EC graduates about ten years after starting college ($58,000 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates have a $91 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($26,909 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Pitt graduates have an estimated $1 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($278 vs. $279).
• More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.