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Overview |
Pitt | Utah | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $155 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 33,767 students)
Pitt vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Utah?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 141.7% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Pitt than University of Utah ($36,000.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Pitt ($12,399 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,437 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 12.6% larger than aid received University of Utah ($10,919 vs. $9,696)
Pitt vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 142 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or Utah? 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 Utah and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Utah (79% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $3,300 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $58,000)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $11,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,909)
- Utah graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($155 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/