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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,545 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,150 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,470 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,380 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or VCU?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 9.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at VCU than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($33,726.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than VCU ($17,545 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 7% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,480 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Virginia Commonwealth University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($12,583 vs. $11,150)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 75 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than VCU (91%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or VCU? 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 VCU and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $10,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- VCU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/