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Overview |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 33,767 students)
Pitt vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or UofSC?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 60.8% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Pitt than University of South Carolina Columbia ($36,000.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Pitt ($22,427 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,780 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 58.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,919 vs. $6,880)
Pitt vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 52 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $6,300 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- UofSC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/