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Overview |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 85% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Pitt | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 33,767 students)
Ohio State vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 71.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Pitt than Ohio State University ($36,000.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Pitt ($19,582 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 13.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,360 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Ohio State University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 0.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,993 vs. $10,919)
Ohio State vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 23 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Ohio State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Ohio State vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/