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Overview |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 4,731 students)
Pitt vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 152.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at University of Scranton than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($49,912.00 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 University of Scranton ($24,286 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 33.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,360 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 176.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($30,218 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 138 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Scranton (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $4,100 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/