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Overview |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,711 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #23 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upenn.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,620 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,620 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,496 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,017 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,721 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,465 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 3,489 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $123,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,633 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $278 |
Diversity |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Penn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (28,711 students vs. 1,940 students)
Penn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pennsylvania is 329.1% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($58,620.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.6% higher at Penn than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($58,620.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Penn ($17,909 vs. $26,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 50.5% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($12,290 vs. $18,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 448.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($59,721 vs. $10,886)
Penn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Penn .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 435 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Penn students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Penn (5.9%)
Penn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Penn.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (96% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $65,600 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,276 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($20,633 vs. $26,909)
- Penn graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($213 vs. $278)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/