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Overview |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,525 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,154 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,520 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,420 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,338 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,551 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 61% |
Admission |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
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| Applied | 58,416 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 29,034 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $193 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 34,525 students)
Pitt vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Texas A&M?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 119.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Pitt than Texas A&M University College Station ($38,520.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than Pitt ($21,610 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,154 vs. $13,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Texas A&M University College Station (82% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 10% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,607 vs. $10,551)
Pitt vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 60 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Pitt vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $7,600 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $58,000)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $8,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,909)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($193 vs. $278)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/