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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Penn State Utah Ohio State UCCS Duquesne University Rutgers Binghamton University Purdue| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,432 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,784 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,297 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,950 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,640 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,838 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 82% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,069 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 46,692 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1420 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $278 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (41,432 students vs. 34,525 students)
CU Boulder vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 36.3% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $14,784.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at CU Boulder than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,297.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than Pitt ($22,640 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($13,420 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Colorado Boulder (82% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 2.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,838 vs. $10,551)
CU Boulder vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 60 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Pitt (49.7%)
CU Boulder vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $7,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,909)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/