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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis Penn State UW-Seattle UC Berkeley Ohio State UC Riverside Purdue| University of California San Diego | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Pitt | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 85% |
Admission |
UCSD | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UCSD | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $278 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCSD | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | 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 California San Diego is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 33,767 students)
UCSD vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 70.9% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UCSD than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than Pitt ($16,111 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 35.2% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($12,360 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of California San Diego (85% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 90.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($20,782 vs. $10,919)
UCSD vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 72 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $9,900 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $58,000)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $8,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,909)
- UCSD graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($191 vs. $278)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/