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Overview |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $278 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,043 students)
WSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 5.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at WSU than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($29,622.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($15,347 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($11,321 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Wayne State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 5.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($11,150 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 48 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WSU (3.42)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and WSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Wayne State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $7,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,651 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,909)
- WSU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/