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Overview |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,527 students)
Pitt vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 193.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Ursinus College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($58,016.00 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 Ursinus College ($24,286 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 18.3% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($12,360 vs. $14,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 267% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,075 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Pitt .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates of University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus and Ursinus College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($58,000 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College 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/