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Overview |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $278 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Georgetown based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Pitt?
- Georgetown University is 213.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Georgetown than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($61,872.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Georgetown ($24,286 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 52.3% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($12,360 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Georgetown University (85% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 320.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($45,949 vs. $10,919)
Georgetown vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 144 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (94% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $60,900 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $58,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,909)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($160 vs. $278)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/