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Overview |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,525 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,154 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,520 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,420 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,338 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,551 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 49% |
Admission |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,416 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 29,034 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $230 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 34,525 students)
Pitt vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Wisconsin?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 109% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Wisconsin than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($39,042.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Pitt ($14,216 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($13,420 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Wisconsin Madison (82% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,350 vs. $10,551)
Pitt vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 28 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Pitt students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Pitt vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $6,800 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $58,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,909)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/