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Overview |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 67% |
Admission |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $208 |
Diversity |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 630 students)
Pitt vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 54.3% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at Pitt than University of Minnesota Rochester ($36,000.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Pitt ($12,613 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,360 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Minnesota Rochester (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 8.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,833 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 162 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Pitt.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $200 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $58,000)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,185 vs. $26,909)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($208 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/