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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Ship | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,909 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,246 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,113 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1255 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 1,940 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Ship?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,534.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Ship ($17,909 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 5.4% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,290 vs. $12,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 82.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,886 vs. $5,951)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 43 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Ship (3.23)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Ship (85.5%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/