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Overview |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 52% |
Admission |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 10,383 students)
Pitt vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 207.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Villanova than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($60,768.00 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 Villanova ($24,286 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 30.2% lower than costs at Villanova University ($12,360 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Villanova University (85% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 292.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($42,834 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 54 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Pitt vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $58,000)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $412 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,497 vs. $26,909)
- Villanova graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/