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Overview |
UC Berkeley | Pitt | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,307 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #63 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berkeley.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Berkeley | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,402 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,257 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,669 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 85% |
Admission |
UC Berkeley | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 128,209 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 14,523 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1530 | 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 |
UC Berkeley | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Berkeley | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,200 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $278 |
Diversity |
UC Berkeley | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UC Berkeley | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UC Berkeley | 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 Berkeley is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (45,307 students vs. 33,767 students)
UC Berkeley vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Berkeley or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 70.9% more expensive to attend than UC Berkeley for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UC Berkeley 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 Berkeley than Pitt ($19,257 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 73.2% lower than costs at University of California Berkeley ($12,360 vs. $21,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of California Berkeley (85% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Berkeley students is 98.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($21,669 vs. $10,919)
UC Berkeley vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Berkeley or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UC Berkeley .
- The average SAT score at University of California Berkeley (1397) is 125 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming UC Berkeley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman UC Berkeley students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UC Berkeley (11.3%)
UC Berkeley vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley.
- The graduation rate at UC Berkeley is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of California Berkeley earn on average $16,700 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($74,700 vs. $58,000)
- University of California Berkeley students graduate with a $12,709 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($14,200 vs. $26,909)
- UC Berkeley graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($146 vs. $278)
- More UC Berkeley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/