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Overview |
Pitt | WCU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 64% |
Admission |
Pitt | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $242 |
Diversity |
Pitt | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 17,275 students)
Pitt vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or WCU?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 156.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Pitt than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,000.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Pitt ($22,973 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 15.1% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,360 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 100.6% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,919 vs. $5,443)
Pitt vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 200 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or WCU? 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 WCU and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $9,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,909)
- WCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/