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Overview |
UNCSA | Pitt | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 82% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 210.2% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Pitt than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($38,520.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Pitt ($11,163 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,410 vs. $13,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (82% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 19.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,649 vs. $10,551)
UNCSA vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 164 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $18,900 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/