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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,194 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,466 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,003 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,931 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1275 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,328 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 163.6% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at VWC than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($36,010.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than VWC ($18,194 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($11,070 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 163.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($27,568 vs. $10,466)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 49 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VWC (3.39)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than VWC (81.4%)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or VWC? 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 VWC and University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $16,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/