UB vs. Pitt

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than UB based on total student enrollment (35,724 students vs. 3,187 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 13:1.

UB vs. Pitt Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or Pitt? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Pitt ($14,545 vs. $25,223).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 29.6% lower than at University of Baltimore ($13,620 vs. $19,350).
• University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 119.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $11,934 more per year; $21,926.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 72.7% higher at Pitt than at University of Baltimore (about $17,446 more per year; $41,430.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Baltimore than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (84% vs. 53%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 48.4% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($16,494 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. Pitt Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or Pitt? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pitt and UB.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1370) is 330 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Baltimore 740/1330; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 1280/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsUniversity of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 29/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional); Pitt - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UB (2.89).
• UB has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Pitt (58.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 13% at Pitt.

UB vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and Pitt? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $2,600 more per year than Pitt graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $58,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $5,409 lower median loan debt than Pitt graduates ($21,500 vs. $26,909).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $56 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Pitt graduates ($222 vs. $278).
• More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.