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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | |||
| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $274 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 75% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($25,534.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Pitt-Bradford ($10,022 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($9,150 vs. $10,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 75.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($23,589 vs. $13,470)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Pitt-Bradford .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (48% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,909)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/