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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,323 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,112 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,774 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,964 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,930 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 82% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,827 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 3,323 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 31% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Pitt than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($38,520.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Pitt ($20,964 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 10.1% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($13,420 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Penn State Erie Behrend College (82% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 3.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,930 vs. $10,551)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 218 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,909)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/