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IU Penn State Virginia Tech Illinois Ohio State Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin UCSD Duquesne University Iowa NC State| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 48% |
Admission |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 33,767 students)
Pitt vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Purdue?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 103.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Pitt than Purdue University Main Campus ($36,000.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Pitt ($12,576 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 23.2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($10,030 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Purdue University Main Campus (85% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 22% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($10,919 vs. $8,950)
Pitt vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 41 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $3,200 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $58,000)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- Purdue graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/