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Overview |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 7,861 students)
Pitt vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 150.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($49,410.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Saint Joseph's University ($24,286 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 23.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,360 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 173.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($29,822 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Pitt .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Saint Joseph's University (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $58,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,901 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,909)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Saint Joseph's University 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/