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Overview |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 82% |
Admission |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $278 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 2,456 students)
Vassar vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Pitt?
- Vassar College is 231.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Vassar than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($66,870.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Vassar ($24,338 vs. $29,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 29.8% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,420 vs. $17,415)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Vassar College (82% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 410.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($53,840 vs. $10,551)
Vassar vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 133 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Vassar vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $400 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $58,000)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,129 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,909)
- Vassar graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($163 vs. $278)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/