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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,545 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,150 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,470 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,380 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 147.4% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at SU than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($33,790.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than SU ($17,545 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($11,230 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 110.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($23,467 vs. $11,150)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 17 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than SU (80.4%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or SU? 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 SU and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Shenandoah University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $9,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- SU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/