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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Castleton State College?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Castleton State College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($28,800.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Castleton State College ($16,505 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 20.1% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,332 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 3.6% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($13,470 vs. $13,007)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Bradford (978) is 19 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Pitt-Bradford students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Castleton State College (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $20,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/