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Overview |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNYIT vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 179.5% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Pitt than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($36,000.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Pitt ($13,799 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 SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($12,360 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 15% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($10,919 vs. $9,497)
SUNYIT vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or SUNYIT .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 131 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
SUNYIT vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (79% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $4,800 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,324 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,909)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($171 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT 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/