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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,043 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 93.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than SUNY College at Cortland ($25,534.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than SUNY Cortland ($17,545 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 18.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($11,480 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than SUNY College at Cortland (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 19% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($11,150 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $10,700 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/