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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,651 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,112 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,406 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,421 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 82% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,296 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 9,924 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 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 Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 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 Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 4,651 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 31% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Pitt than Penn State Harrisburg ($38,520.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Pitt ($22,406 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 18.3% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,420 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Penn State Harrisburg (82% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 25.3% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($10,551 vs. $8,421)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Penn State Harrisburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 229 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,909)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/