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Overview |
UMass | Pitt | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 85% |
Admission |
UMass | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
UMass | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 22.1% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at UMass than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($37,405.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Pitt ($22,291 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,360 vs. $14,123)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst as University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (85% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,350 vs. $10,919)
UMass vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 46 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Pitt (49.1%)
UMass vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,909)
- UMass graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/