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Overview |
U of R | Pitt | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 85% |
Admission |
U of R | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $278 |
Diversity |
U of R | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
U of R | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Pitt?
- University of Rochester is 206.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at U of R than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($60,550.00 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 U of R ($24,286 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 47.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($12,360 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Rochester (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 263.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($39,715 vs. $10,919)
U of R vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at U of R (3.75)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Pitt? 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 Pitt and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (83% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $13,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $58,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,909)
- U of R graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More U of R 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/