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Overview |
Pitt | W&J | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,151 students)
Pitt vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 151.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at W&J than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($49,612.00 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 W&J ($24,286 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 9.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,360 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 256.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($38,963 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Pitt .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or W&J? 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 W&J and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,900)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/