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Florida State Penn State Georgia UCF Clemson Ohio State Miami UT Austin Duquesne University USF Main Campus Rutgers Purdue| University of Florida | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Pitt | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Florida | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $278 |
Diversity |
Florida | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Florida | 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 Florida is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 33,767 students)
Florida vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 341.4% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Pitt than University of Florida ($36,000.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Pitt ($11,740 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,950 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of Florida ($10,919 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 5 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (84% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $4,600 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $58,000)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $11,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($15,815 vs. $26,909)
- Florida graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($163 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/