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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | WCU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,194 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,466 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,003 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,931 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1275 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,328 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or WCU?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 77% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($25,534.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than WCU ($18,194 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 20.4% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,820 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 92.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,466 vs. $5,443)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 41 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WCU (3.43)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than WCU (87.8%)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $9,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,909)
- WCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/