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Overview |
UC | Pitt | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 85% |
Admission |
UC | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
UC | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UC | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 33,767 students)
UC vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 71.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Pitt than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($36,000.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Pitt ($20,149 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,360 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (85% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 25% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,919 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 107 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
UC vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $12,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,909)
- UC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/