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Overview |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,525 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,154 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,520 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,420 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,338 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,551 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 45% |
Admission |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,416 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 29,034 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $191 |
Diversity |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 1,770 students)
Pitt vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 56% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Pitt than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($38,520.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than LGCNHS ($24,338 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 60.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,420 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (82% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 58.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,551 vs. $6,657)
Pitt vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Pitt .
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Pitt vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Pitt.
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,909)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($191 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/