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Overview |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,277 | 48,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,628 | $10,629 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,656 | $37,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,346 | $9,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,657 | $15,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 50% |
Admission |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Applied | 32,549 | 43,778 | ||
| Admitted | 20,791 | 24,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 55.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.11 weighted | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1243/1420 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Considered but not required | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2022 |
Academics |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $155 |
Diversity |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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 Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (48,149 students vs. 32,277 students)
Pitt vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or UW-Seattle?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 75.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($18,629.00 vs. $10,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($37,998.00 vs. $32,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Pitt ($9,661 vs. $22,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 23.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($11,250 vs. $13,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Washington Seattle Campus (76% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($15,450 vs. $13,657)
Pitt vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 14 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Pitt students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than UW-Seattle (55.9%)
Pitt vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Pitt.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher that University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $7,800 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $58,000)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $11,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,909)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($155 vs. $278)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/