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Overview |
Georgia | Pitt | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgia | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $278 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 33,767 students)
Georgia vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 101.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Pitt than University of Georgia ($36,000.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Pitt ($17,180 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 13.4% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,904 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 5.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,559 vs. $10,919)
Georgia vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 20 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $7,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($19,146 vs. $26,909)
- Georgia graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($197 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/