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Overview |
Pitt | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,525 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,154 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,520 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,420 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,338 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,551 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 55% |
Admission |
Pitt | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,416 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 29,034 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $247 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 34,525 students)
Pitt vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Virginia Tech?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Pitt than Virginia Tech ($38,520.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Pitt ($22,205 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 10.9% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,420 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Virginia Tech (82% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 23.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,551 vs. $8,542)
Pitt vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 62 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Pitt vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $7,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $58,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $2,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,909)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($247 vs. $278)
- More Virginia Tech 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/