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Overview |
UD | Pitt | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
UD | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
UD | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UD | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 47.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Pitt than University of Delaware ($36,000.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Pitt ($18,044 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,360 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 13.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,375 vs. $10,919)
UD vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 74 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
UD vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Delaware (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $3,300 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $58,000)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,706 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,909)
- UD graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/