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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SVU | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,545 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,150 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,470 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,380 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $244 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 73% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | SVU | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,053 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Southern Virginia University ($25,534.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than SVU ($17,545 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 25.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($9,150 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 36.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($11,150 vs. $8,188)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 19 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (97.4%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or SVU? 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 SVU and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Southern Virginia University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $17,400 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,255 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,909)
- SVU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($244 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/