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Overview |
UConn | Pitt | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
UConn | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
UConn | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 26.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at UConn than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($38,340.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Pitt ($23,985 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,360 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Connecticut (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 34.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($14,678 vs. $10,919)
UConn vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 22 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Pitt (49.1%)
UConn vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (83% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $4,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- UConn graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/