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Overview |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,000 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,895 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,895 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,542 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,901 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,750 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 14,694 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1298 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 6,000 students)
Xavier vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Pitt?
- Xavier University is 137.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Xavier than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($47,895.00 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 Xavier ($24,338 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 3% lower than costs at Xavier University ($13,420 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 192.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($30,901 vs. $10,551)
Xavier vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 161 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Xavier vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Xavier University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,500)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/