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Overview |
Pitt | BC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,525 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,154 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,520 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,420 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,338 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,551 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,416 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 29,034 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | BC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | BC | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 1,436 students)
Pitt vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 100% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at BC than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,300.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Pitt ($19,660 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 7.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,420 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 244.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($36,350 vs. $10,551)
Pitt vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 238 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Pitt vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or BC? 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 BC and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Bridgewater College (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $14,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,100)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/