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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | Ursinus 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
- Ursinus College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 324.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at Ursinus College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($58,016.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Ursinus College ($16,505 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 41.5% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($10,332 vs. $14,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 197.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($40,075 vs. $13,470)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Pitt-Bradford .
- Accepted freshman Ursinus College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Ursinus College (82.2%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates of University of Pittsburgh Bradford and Ursinus College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($58,000 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/