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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | WVU | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,909 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,246 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 3,113 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1255 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 1,940 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or WVU?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 41.6% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at WVU than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($27,360.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($13,691 vs. $17,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 12.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($12,290 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than West Virginia University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 9.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($11,893 vs. $10,886)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 56 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WVU (3.45)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than WVU (86.3%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or WVU? 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 WVU and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than West Virginia University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $7,400 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,908 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,909)
- WVU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/