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Overview |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
| Location | McKeesport, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 361 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,022 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,933 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,867 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 82% |
Admission |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 581 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 550 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1215 | 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 Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 361 students)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Greater Allegheny or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Pitt than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($38,520.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Pitt ($14,933 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,022 vs. $13,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,867 vs. $10,551)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Greater Allegheny or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Penn State Greater Allegheny .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 329 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (79% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,909)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/