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Overview |
Alabama | Pitt | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 85% |
Admission |
Alabama | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 33,767 students)
Alabama vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 78% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Pitt than The University of Alabama ($36,000.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Pitt ($20,592 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 16.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,360 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than The University of Alabama (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 43.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($15,683 vs. $10,919)
Alabama vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 91 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Alabama vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than The University of Alabama (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $8,100 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,909)
- Alabama graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/