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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $34,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $34,964 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,848 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,015 | $22,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,576 | $28,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,985 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 4,527 | 1,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 965/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $288 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | Thiel 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
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (1,003 students vs. 920 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 156% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($34,964.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Thiel College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($34,964.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Thiel College ($17,015 vs. $22,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 36.9% lower than costs at Thiel College ($10,848 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 96.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($28,605 vs. $14,576)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Bradford (978) is 55 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Pitt-Bradford students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Thiel College (70.6%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford or Thiel 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 Thiel College and Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Thiel College (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $18,200 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $967 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,876)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($278 vs. $288)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/