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Overview |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,231 students)
Pitt vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 175.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Susquahanna than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($54,440.00 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 Susquahanna ($24,286 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 21% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,360 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 274.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,914 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Pitt .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Susquehanna University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/