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Overview |
Pitt | VWC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Pitt | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,538 students)
Pitt vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 82.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at VWC than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($36,010.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Pitt ($23,046 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 11.7% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,070 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 152.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($27,568 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 290 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or VWC? 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 VWC and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (79% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $16,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/