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Overview |
Pitt | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitt | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 5,416 students)
Pitt vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 156.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($50,624.00 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 Widener University-Main Campus ($24,286 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 23% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,360 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 196.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($32,412 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 240 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Widener University Main Campus (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/