| Pitt vs. Penn State |
| #83 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #10 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$19,718 Pennsylvania Residents $33,746 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$18,450 Pennsylvania Residents $35,514 Out-of-State |
| expensive$24,480 Pennsylvania Residents $40,848 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,994 Pennsylvania Residents $38,728 Out-of-State |
| More$11,172 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,928 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,350 SAT 90 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,190 SAT 79 ACT |
| Tighter57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76% |
| 22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| 6,106 | Total Enrollment | 6,106 |
| 5,143 | Undergraduate Student Population | 5,143 |
| 963 | Graduate Student Population | 963 |
| Larger395 | Online Student Population | Smaller89 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,831) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,039) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculties | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 4,927 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
| Lower$98,703 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$102,250 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.