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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | RU | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,545 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,150 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,470 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,380 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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-Johnstown | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | RU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or RU?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 67.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Radford University ($25,534.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($17,105 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($10,567 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Radford University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 14.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,150 vs. $9,733)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at RU (3.31)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than RU (93.3%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or RU? 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 RU and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Radford University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $10,600 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,909)
- RU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/