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Overview |
Michigan | Pitt | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 85% |
Admission |
Michigan | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $278 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 33,767 students)
Michigan vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Michigan than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($55,002.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Pitt ($19,318 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,360 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Michigan (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 38.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($15,121 vs. $10,919)
Michigan vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 112 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $16,400 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $58,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,909)
- Michigan graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($207 vs. $278)
- More Michigan 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/