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Overview |
UCLA | Pitt | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 85% |
Admission |
UCLA | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 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 |
UCLA | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $278 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCLA | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | 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 Los Angeles is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (46,430 students vs. 33,767 students)
UCLA vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 70.9% more expensive to attend than UCLA for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UCLA 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 Los Angeles than Pitt ($16,999 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 39.4% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($12,360 vs. $17,231)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of California Los Angeles (85% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 99.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($21,766 vs. $10,919)
UCLA vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 67 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $12,700 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $58,000)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $10,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($16,300 vs. $26,909)
- UCLA graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($168 vs. $278)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/