University Park, PA · Pittsburgh, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Penn State | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60.6% | 58.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $20,644 | $21,926 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $41,790 | $41,430 |
| Average Net Price | $27,889 | $25,223 |
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 85.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 50,737 | 35,724 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 16 | 13 |
GradFax Analysis
Penn State accepts 60.6% of applicants. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accepts 58.1%. Tuition is close: $20,644 at Penn State, $21,926 at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Six-year graduation rates are close: 86% at Penn State, 85% at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. It accepts 58.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, on average. After aid, students pay $25,223/year versus $27,889/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Penn State is at 86%; University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is at 85%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.