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Overview |
UCI | Pitt | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 85% |
Admission |
UCI | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 |
UCI | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $278 |
Diversity |
UCI | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCI | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UCI | 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 Irvine is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 33,767 students)
UCI vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 70.9% more expensive to attend than UCI for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UCI 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 Irvine than Pitt ($14,033 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 43.2% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($12,360 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of California Irvine (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 59.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($17,411 vs. $10,919)
UCI vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UCI .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 97 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UCI (3.75)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI 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 UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of California Irvine earn on average $3,800 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $58,000)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $9,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,909)
- UCI graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($175 vs. $278)
- More UCI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/