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Overview |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Grantham, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | messiah.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,550 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,550 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,120 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,519 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,438 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,936 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Messiah College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Messiah College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,074 students)
Messiah College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Messiah College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Messiah College is 182.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($38,550.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Messiah College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($38,550.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Messiah College ($16,505 vs. $24,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 11.9% lower than costs at Messiah College ($10,332 vs. $11,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is 104.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($27,519 vs. $13,470)
Messiah College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Messiah College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Messiah College .
- The average SAT score at Messiah College (1129) is 151 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Messiah College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Messiah College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Messiah College (79.4%)
Messiah College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Messiah College or Pitt-Bradford? 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-Bradford and Messiah College.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $9,400 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,600)
- Messiah College students graduate with a $920 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,909)
- Messiah College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/