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Overview |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Pitt?
- Eastern University is 81.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Pitt than Eastern University ($36,000.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Eastern University ($24,286 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 0.5% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,360 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 133.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($25,542 vs. $10,919)
Eastern University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 246 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Eastern University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Eastern University (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $12,100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,909)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/