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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | SVU | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $244 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | SVU | ||
| 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 Bradford is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 1,053 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Southern Virginia University ($25,534.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than SVU ($16,505 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($9,150 vs. $10,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 64.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($13,470 vs. $8,188)
Pitt-Bradford vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 63 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Pitt-Bradford (93.6%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford or SVU? 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 SVU and Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Southern Virginia University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,400 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,255 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,909)
- SVU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($244 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/