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Overview |
Pitt | PHC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitt | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitt | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 409 students)
Pitt vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Pitt than Patrick Henry College ($36,000.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than PHC ($24,286 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,020 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 23.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,531 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Pitt .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or PHC? 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 PHC and Pitt.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/