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Overview |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 85% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Kentucky based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 31,547 students)
Kentucky vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Pitt than University of Kentucky ($36,000.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Pitt ($18,693 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 18.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,360 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 29.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($14,114 vs. $10,919)
Kentucky vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 129 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Kentucky vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Kentucky (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $7,000 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,909)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($235 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/